Let's Get Hopping - My Happy Color

Welcome to another round of Let's Get Hopping! I can't believe we've been hopping for almost three years! You've likely hopped over from the talented Eimear Carvill, but if you didn't and you're starting here, then be sure you keep hopping until you've seen all the gorgeous colors! 

When I think of a happy color, I can't help but think of my two happy places. Yes, I have two... and I can't actually decide which makes me happier. It's odd because one reminds me of the other.

My first happy place is the beach. I don't care which beach... or which body of water, for that matter. There is something so soothing about being by the roar of the crashing waves, or the sloshing of swells against a buoy or anchored boat.

 

Since I have two happy places, I think it's appropriate to have three happy colors! The beach (including these pictures from some of my earlier vacations) reminds me of Stampin' Up!'s Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, and Pool Party. Could it be the names? LOL!

Although the colors look more green on some computers, they are such calm blue colors that remind me of the ocean.

My other happy place is Disneyland... or specifically the Disneyland Hotel. How does this remind me of the ocean? With its tropical and Polynesian theme, it immediately calms me and makes me feel like I’m home - just like the beach. 

It made sense to combine my three happy colors from Stampin' Up! with the Timeless Tropical stamp set and Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper. Oh those Palm Trees!! The Designer Series Paper also reminds me of my hubby, who is very much into vintage cars... so the "woody" station wagons just complete my collection of happy things (Hubby being one of them). 

This was such a fun card to make and it just makes me scream HAPPY! What do you think? Does it bring a smile to your face?

Just a little bit of the details... I distressed the edges of the paper behind the greeting, as well as the greeting itself (I wanted it to feel very "beachy"), and did a curl on the opposite corners of the embossed Bermuda Bay cardstock and Soft Suede piece of Designer Series Paper - something I consider a  signature style that's used by Susan Wong - which I just LOVE!

Thank you for visiting! I hope you enjoyed my little piece of paradise! Now, hop on over to Teresa Brown's blog by clicking the "Next Blog" arrow below.

If you'd like to create my card, or it has inspired you to create your own, these are the supplies I used. Just click the individual picture and it will take you to my online store! 
 

Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) [151497] $23.00	Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper [151252] $11.50	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $8.75	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197] $8.75	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75
Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157] $30.00	Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [147158] $30.00	Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder [151503] $9.00	5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim [151254] $8.00	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457] $6.00
Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Weekly Deals!

I know I've been a slacker with posting lately... life has been happening - and too much to post about.  But things are better and I'm getting back on track.

Stampin' Up! is helping you with your holiday shopping.  Just check out these deals - good November 26-December 2 only!

As if it couldn't get any better, there are MORE items on sale until December 2 - with "doorbuster" 24 hour sales to be announced throughout the weekend.  Check out these special bundles available:

You can order any sale item from my website by visiting my website here.  Any order placed using hostess code XZYE7PVX will be entered into a drawing.  The winner will receive all the hostess benefits!  The more people order, the more FREE product you could win!  Good luck!

Thank you for stopping by, now go stamp! :)

What Happened???

It has been too, too long since I've posted to my blog.  What happened?  Life.  But I have a plan in motion... one that will keep me blogging at least weekly.  My goal is to post on Mondays, but this week I'm starting with today.  Why?  Because Stampin' Up! has a special and I wanted to be sure to post details about it since it's only for a limited time.

This is one promotion you won't want to miss! It's Stampin' Up!'s birthday, but they are giving us he gifts... 25% off the following 25 stamps sets!

Page	Item	Stamp Description	Catalog Price	Sale Price
59	131056	A Dozen Thoughts Wood-Mount	$ 26.95	$ 20.21
	131059	A Dozen Thoughts Clear-Mount	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
54	130453	Zoo Babies Wood-Mount	$ 27.95	$ 20.96
	130456	Zoo Babies Clear-Mount	$ 19.95	$ 14.96
29	129687	Lots of Thanks Wood-Mount	$ 22.95	$ 17.21
	129690	Lots of Thanks Clear-Mount	$ 16.95	$ 12.71
	131664	Remerciements	$ 16.95	$ 12.71
112	130294	Happy Day Wood-Mount	$ 21.95	$ 16.46
	130297	Happy Day Clear-Mount	$ 16.95	$ 12.71
	131628	Humeur joyeuse	$ 16.95	$ 12.71
83	130441	Gifts of Kindness Wood-Mount	$ 25.95	$ 19.46
	130444	Gifts of Kindness Clear-Mount	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
124	131922	Hearts a Flutter Wood-Mount	$ 25.95	$ 19.46
	129252	Hearts a Flutter Clear-Mount	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
22	130240	Hello, Lovely Wood-Mount	$ 32.95	$ 24.71
	130243	Hello, Lovely Clear-Mount	$ 24.95	$ 18.71
	131700	Eres linda	$ 24.95	$ 18.71
	131631	Agréables pensées	$ 24.95	$ 18.71
30	131068	Crazy, Mixed-Up Love Wood-Mount	$ 19.95	$ 14.96
	131071	Crazy, Mixed-Up Love Clear-Mount	$ 14.95	$ 11.21
	131691	Locura de amor	$ 14.95	$ 11.21
	131625	Amour sens dessus dessous	$ 14.95	$ 11.21
89	128424	Bright Blossoms Wood-Mount	$ 16.95	$ 12.71
	125497	Bright Blossoms Clear-Mount	$ 12.95	$   9.71
30	132022	Itty Bitty Banners Wood-Mount	$ 15.95	$ 11.96
	126257	Itty Bitty Banners Clear-Mount	$ 11.95	$   8.96
	128373	Banderines	$ 11.95	$   8.96
	128177	Bannières Bitty	$ 11.95	$   8.96
37	131341	Yippee-Skippee Wood-Mount	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
	131344	Yippee-Skippee Clear-Mount	$ 14.95	$ 11.21
109	130514	Gorgeous Grunge Wood-Mount	$ 24.95	$ 18.71
	130517	Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount	$ 17.95	$ 13.46
Online (Old Pkg)	128048	Ornament Keepsakes Wood-Mount	$ 34.95	$ 26.21
	128051	Ornament Keepsakes Clear-Mount	$ 25.95	$ 19.46
107	128415	Apothecary Art Wood-Mount	$ 34.95	$ 26.21
	125527	Apothecary Art Clear-Mount	$ 27.95	$ 20.96
	125941	Etiquetas florales	$ 27.95	$ 20.96
	125966	Art floral	$ 27.95	$ 20.96
56	131913	Cuddles & Kisses Wood-Mount	$ 25.95	$ 19.46
	127314	Cuddles & Kisses Clear-Mount	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
	130213	Abrazos y besos	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
	130177	Bébé tendresse	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
34	131931	Oh, Hello Wood-Mount	$ 25.95	$ 19.46
	130733	Oh, Hello Clear-Mount	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
Online (Old Pkg)	130619	Label Love Wood-Mount	$ 24.95	$ 18.71
	130622	Label Love Clear-Mount	$ 17.95	$ 13.46
	131697	Deseos en etiquetas	$ 17.95	$ 13.46
	131634	Un amour d'étiquette	$ 17.95	$ 13.46
Online (Old Pkg)	134813	Christmas Star Single Stamp	$   9.95	$   7.46
	134765	A Gift for You Single Stamp	$   4.95	$   3.71
87	131955	Betsy's Blossoms Wood-Mount	$ 28.95	$ 21.71
	126006	Betsy's Blossoms Clear-Mount	$ 21.95	$ 16.46
131	132042	Morning Post Alphabet Wood-Mount	$ 46.95	$ 35.21
	126592	Morning Post Alphabet Clear-Mount	$ 34.95	$ 26.21
65	128430	Gently Falling Wood-Mount	$ 39.95	$ 29.96
	123804	Gently Falling Clear-Mount	$ 28.95	$ 21.71
Online (Old Pkg)	127922	Snowflake Soiree Wood-Mount	$ 29.95	$ 22.46
	127925	Snowflake Soiree Clear-Mount	$ 21.95	$ 16.46
	129814	Un acontecimiento feliz	$ 21.95	$ 16.46
	129793	Une belle histoire	$ 21.95	$ 16.46
Online (Old Pkg)	128042	Jewish Celebrations Wood-Mount	$ 25.95	$ 19.46
	128045	Jewish Celebrations Clear-Mount	$ 18.95	$ 14.21
33	131946	That's the Ticket Wood-Mount	$ 22.95	$ 17.21
	128075	That's the Ticket Clear-Mount	$ 16.95	$ 12.71
	130216	Ese es el boleto	$ 16.95	$ 12.71
	129537	T’as un ticket	$ 16.95	$ 12.71

You can order any (or all) of these stamp sets through my online store using hostess code CDR4H7PX.  If  you place an order of $150 or more, do not enter the hostess code.  This way you get to keep the hostess benefits for yourself!

Stay tuned for more special offers from Stampin' Up! and more frequent posts from me!

As always, thank you for stopping by!