Spring Hummingbird Note Cards for a Colour Me, Stampin' Royalty and Mojo Challenge

Welcome, Spring! It's been a gorgeous spring in the PNW (Pacific Northwest) so far and I've seen a lot of our sweet resident hummingbirds.  We've got one sweet fellow (a year-round Anna's Hummingbird I've written about before {HERE}) who dips at feeders both here and at my neighbor's house and is always fun to watch.  He came RIGHT. UP. TO. ME. the other day when I was working on the deck and had (next to me) my water bottle with the bright pink lid.  He thought it was a flower! I don't know who was more surprised that it wasn't...

This card was created for the Colour Me Card Challenge (#64).  We were to use Coastal Cabana (my base), Cherry Cobbler (circular frame), Early Espresso, Real Red (strips on right) and Bermuda Bay (ink color of sentiment).

The layout was also entered in and inspired by the Mojo Monday MOJO390 sketch. So fun to make!

You're not seeing double; I had almost the same colors with which to work for the Stampin' Royalty Challenge (#272), so I created the same card, but with fewer colors than the Colour Me entry. We were to use Coastal Cabana, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.

Fun Fact:  This challenge is hosted by another Stampin' Up! demonstrator whom I met at my very first Stampin' Up! convention.  I went all by myself and she took me under her wing, introducing me to her friends and making me feel like we'd been old friends.  Super kind!

The only other notable difference between these two cards was the way in which I colored in the hummer.  In the first card, I used my Blender Pen with my ink pads (aforementioned colors) and in the second one, I used my Aqua Painter (which I prefer). Both images were first inked in Memento Ink to insure colorfastness.

Burlap Ribbon tied with Linen Thread finish out the layout. Burlap is on-trend and makes for an easy way to add real texture to your project!

This sweet hummer (available in the set, A Happy Thing,) is only available through tomorrow, as I received him for *FREE* with a $50 merchandise order during Sale-a-Bration.  Click {HERE} and {HERE} to read more.

Click {HERE} to shop!

So nice to see you here!

Stampin' Up! Offers New Weekly Deals and a {12 Weeks of Christmas} Sneak Peek

Tuesday came (and went, unfortunately) and new Weekly Deals are here!  Shop {HERE} through Monday...

1/4-Inch Handheld Circle Punch, (134364) -- Originally $8.95, but on sale this week for $6.71!

Clear Oval Accent Bigz Die (127005) -- Originally $21.95, but on sale this week for $16.46!

Smoky Slate Stampin' Emboss Powder (129396) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Early Espresso Cut and Ready Card Bases (136656) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Silver Basic Metal Buttons (133319) -- Originally $7.95, but on sale this week for $5.96!

Deco Labels Framelits Dies (130102) -- Originally $24.95, but on sale this week for $18.71!

1-Inch Square Punch (124094) -- Originally $15.95, but on sale this week for $11.96!

Autumn Spice Digital Download MDS (122175) -- Originally $9.95, but on sale this week for $5.97!

So, Bargain Hunters, here are some lovely things at great prices to either round out your supplies or give as gifts!  Tomorrow's when we'll have another {12 Weeks of Christmas} post...  Here's a sneak peek:

Stampin' Up! Unveils New Weekly Deals

It's time to save 25 percent on a new variety of items from Stampin' Up!  Click {HERE} to shop!

Basic Black Chevron Ribbon, #130010, originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

Boys Will Be Boys *WOOD* stamp set, #134135, originally $24.95, on sale for $18.71!

Early Espresso Bakers Twine, #123124, originally $2.95, on sale for $2.21!

Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Download, MDS, #127620, originally $14.95, on sale for $8.97!

Island Indigo Chevron Ribbon, #131151, originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

Large Triangle Punch, #133375, originally $15.95, on sale for $11.96!

Shaker Frames, #124155, originally $4.95, on sale for $3.71!

Silver Stampin' Glitter, #133756, originally $3.95, on sale for $2.96!

Interested in winning new Stampin' Up! products?  I've got contest details for you in tomorrow's post...

New Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! and a {Sneak Peek}

Happy Tuesday!  That means Stampin' Up! is rolling out a new week's worth of Weekly Deals! With the exception of the Burlap Ribbon, the other items are available as supplies last, as they are on the Retiring Accessories list.

Want an update version of the Retiring Accessories list?  Click {HERE}.  The updated Retiring Stamps list can be seen {HERE}.

Here are the new Weekly Deals:

Burlap Ribbon, 1.25 inches, (132140) -- Originally $7.95, but on sale this week for $5.96!

Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126879) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Blushing Bride Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (131209) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (119959) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

International Bazaar Photobook Digital Download MDS (130875) -- Originally $14.95, but on sale this week for $8.97!

Made from Scratch Recipes Digital Download MDS (129004) -- Originally $17.95, but on sale this week for $10.77!

Pear Pizzazz 3/8-inch Taffeta Ribbon (131208) -- Originally $6.95, but on sale this week for $5.21!

Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126877) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Wild Wasabi Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126873) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

And now for some sneak peeks at what I've been doing lately (aside from attending a bevy of my kids' baseball, softball and tee ball games!):

I'm mailing out the last of my customer's new 2014-14 Annual Catalogs.

On my list?  If you've been a Studio-Sara customer this year, you should be.  Want to check? Just drop me a line!

{Weekly Deals} and a Late Night with the New 2014-15 Annual Catalog!

The newest {Weekly Deals} are here! Items on this list are retiring and available as supplies last, so if it's been on your Wish List, don't delay in ordering. Here are the lists:  Retiring Stamps and Retiring Accessories.

Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, #126872, originally $4.95 and on sale for $3.71!

Downtown Grunge Photobook Template Digital Download for MDS, #126056, originally $19.95, on sale for $11.97!

Dress Up Framelits Dies, #130101, originally $24.95, on sale for $18.71!

Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, #126871, originally $4.95 and on sale for $3.71!

Merry Minis Punch Pack, #126682, originally $16.95, but on sale for $12.71!

Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon, #126845, originally $8.95 and on sale for $6.71!

Regals Core'dination Card Stock, #129955, originally $23.95, but on sale for $17.96!

Talking Tag Message Labels, #129723, originally $7.95 and on sale for $5.96!

In other news, I'm a little bleary-eyed this morning, as I attended the first ever Catalog Premiere from Stampin' Up!, debuting the new 2014-15 Annual Catalog.  I've got a copy in my hot little hands and I spent the evening poring over it (and fell asleep with visions of stamping dancing in my head)!

Want your own copy?  Drop me a line!  Most Studio-Sara customers qualify for a free one!

I hope your week has gotten off to a good start!