Hip Hopping Away

6 / 16 / 146 / 16 / 14

Happy Release Day! Today The Cat Pack and Swanky Stampers are busting out all over our June Release. If you came from Julie Masse’s Blog, then you are at the end of the hop. If not, then go back to the beginning, to Lisa Henke‘s blog. Believe me when I say that you won’t be sorry. Because not only is it Release Day, but it’s TCP Tuesday. So that’s a double, yummy!

It’s a Color Challenge this week and Kelli Hull is the Hostess with the Mostess. She is challenging you to use Kraft, Rose and Vanilla in your card or project.

I was so tempted to use one of our NEW Cutables in the challenge because all proceeds for the next two weeks go to the Masse Adoption Fund, but this card just was calling out to be made. Have you ever had that happen?

I usually do a lot of color on my cards, but this year I am challenging myself to stretch myself creatively. So for this card, I am doing an almost monochromatic card. I stamped the sentiment from the Simple Blooms set on the biggest panel of the Circus Panels CutUps and added a small butterfly from the Butterflies CutUps.

The rest of the card was super simple. I used the Petal Posies to cut the flowers from a white panel. What was left, I embossed. Then added the Petal Posies back to the panel. So very easy.

When you open the card three colorful Petal Posies pop out. And, the sentiment, which is from Nature’s Hello is stamped in Vintage Sepia and embellished with another one of the butterflies from the Butterflies CutUps.

I hope you had a great time this week and hopping through The Cat Pack and Swanky Stampers blogs. They are so amazingly talented. Thank you so much to Christine Okken, Brenda Nakandari, Christine Veneruso, Linsey Rickett and Kyra Sanders, our Swanky Stampers for playing along with us and making me look good.

I hope that you play along in our TCP Tuesday Challenge. We’d love to see what do.

Here are the Deets.

Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted here on this blog as well as on our Splitcoaststampers forum and our Facebook page.
If you want to play along you just upload your design using the InLinkz button below*. If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers use keyword TCPTUES268. Only the entries uploaded to the Inlinkz button will be considered for Swanky Stamper at the end of the month.
You must have your project posted by the Monday, 12 midnight EDT before the next challenge to be eligible to win the Cat Cash.
Cards and projects are not required to use of a Cat’s Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die.
On the following TCP Tuesday, the winner will be chosen at random from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10 or $15 if a TCP product is used.
At the end of the month, The Swanky Stamper will be selected from all the weekly entries. The Swanky Stamper will receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND… They’ll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig and a snazzy badge to display on their blog.
The Swanky Stamper will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog.

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Sneaky Peek #7— Life is like Ice Cream

6 / 16 / 146 / 16 / 14

It’s Day #7 of Sneaky Peek Week! And the very last day of our Sneaky Peeks. That means that tomorrow will be the first day that you can officially get all 8 stamp sets, 3 CutUps Dies and 2 Cutables that we Sneaky Peeked in this week past.

The set that we are Sneaky Peeking today is called “Life is like Ice Cream”. (My mother, would probably change that sentence to read “Life IS Ice Cream”, she loves the sweet treat so much. “Life is like Ice Cream” features our favorite long-eared bunny. He just can’t seem to get enough!

Christine Okken serves it up fresh and hot. This card dazzles us with pattern and texture, and some pretty awesome coloring.

Lisa Henke luscious card features one of the three sentiments in this set, bent to fit around the circular panel. That’s only one of the wonderful things that you can do with ease with clear stamps.

Nancy Thomas’ yummy card is so pretty with her color palette and the embossed “Dots” CutUps is a perfect match.

I just loved this image so much that I had to stamp this little guy up. I thought it called for a shaker card for the “Sprinkles” on top. It was easy peasy to whip the shaker part up with the Framed Up 2 CutUps.

Want to see more of “Life is like Ice Cream” and get more peeks of the New CutUps and Cutables? Check out Kelli Hull, Wendy McGaffey and Swanky Stamper, Brenda Nakandari.

Then, head on over to our In It To Win It Thread at SplitcoastStampers. Just comment in this thread and you could win this stamp set. We are giving away a set a day during Sneaky Peek Week. That’s it for Sneaky Peek Week. A special thanks to Swanky Stampers Christine Okken, Brenda Nakandari, Christine Veneruso, Linsey Rickett and Kyra Sanders for joining us and sharing your creative goodness!

Don’t forget to join us at our Pajama Party where there will be lots more peeks and giveaways.

Sneaky Peek #6 — Aye, Eye, I

6 / 15 / 146 / 15 / 14

It’s Day #6 of Sneaky Peek Week! I can’t believe how fast the week has flown by!

Today is Father’s Day, so with that in mind, this Sneaky Peek features a set called “Aye, Eye, I.” We had so much fun with the “Mustache Set“, that we decided to expand on it. Of course we had to have more mustaches but this time we added eyes and a monocle and even an eye patch. So. Much. Fun.

AND, if that weren’t enough, we created “Under My Hat”. A die set, that can work with the stamp set, or by itself. Kelli Hull uses both in her card. The “Under My Hat” CutUps for the front.

And, the “Aye, Eye, I” stamp set on the inside.

This elegant card by Brenda Nakandari is so simple, but so stunning. She uses patterned paper that looks like fabric and a fuzzy piece of real fabric for the hat. Just a bit a sparkle from the buttons and the monocle pulls it all together.

Nancy Thomas uses both the set together, along with the notebook topper from our “Toppers” CutUp. We know that sometimes it can be hard to create masculine cards, but with this set and die? No problem.

This set is chock full of sayings that you can mix and match. Or you can put them all together for a great “Subway Art” look like Christine Okken does on this great card.

You can get so many looks from the “Aye, Eye, I” stamp set and the “Under My Hat” CutUps. Susan Liles mixes them with the “Dots” CutUps for the background and lots of patterned paper for a distinctive look. I also liked how Susan added a different color band for the hat. It’s easy with the “Under My Hat” CutUps. The band cuts right out. You can keep it solid or add a pattern.

Want to see more of “Under My Hat” and get more peeks of the New CutUps and Cutables? Check out Lisa Henke, Noelle McAdams, Wendy McGaffey and Jessie Rone, and Swanky Stampers, Kyra Sanders, Linsey Rickett.

Then, head on over to our In It To Win It Thread at SplitcoastStampers. Just comment in this thread and you could win this stamp set. We are giving away a set a day during Sneaky Peek Week.

Sneaky Peek #5—Bubbles Happen

6 / 13 / 146 / 13 / 14

It’s Day #5 of Sneaky Peek Week, and today’s Peek features Mr. Penguin again. I’m not sure what to call him, but there is a discussion over at SplitcoastStampers in our forum. Right now, the popular vote is for “Bob”. I remember blowing bubbles as a child and it was one of my very favorite pastimes. I would try and make the biggest bubble. Or see if I could make a never ending stream of bubbles, Like in this card by Lisa Henke. But, I always wondered where the bubbles would end up. Who would see these bubbles I made, just floating by. “Bubbles Happen” just harkens back to those days and is a reminder that we should never forget to play.

This vintage looking card by Nancy Thomas has Mr. Penguin tucked into the open circle from the Framed Up 2 CutUps set. It’s a great way to highlight this sweet little guy.

Here, Lori Tecler uses the New Cutables to create a scene on her card. She adds some sparkley sequins and the Grass CutUps to pull it all together.

I love the bright paper and colors in Susan Liles‘ card. The size of the Penguin can stand up to the boldest of colors. And she accents it with the wonderful new “Butterflies” CutUps.

Want to see more of “Bubbles Happen” and get more peeks of the New CutUps and Cutables? Then check out Julie Masse, Noelle McAdams, Wendy McGaffey and Jessie Rone, and Swanky Stampers, Kyra Sanders, Christine Okken. Then, head on over to our In It To Win It Thread at SplitcoastStampers. Just comment in this thread and you could win this stamp set. We are giving away a set a day during Sneaky Peek Week.

Sneaky Peek #4—Vintage Summer

6 / 12 / 146 / 12 / 14

It’s Day #4 of Sneaky Peek Week, and today we are actually Sneaky Peeking one of my very favorite sets. This set is called “Vintage Summer” and it was the inspiration of this whole collection. This stamp set makes me think of lazy summer days past.

Remember, blowing bubbles as a kid? Or lying in a field of daisies. Glasses of cool lemonade, melting ice cream, parades and fireworks. Days of playing dress up, and riding bikes and watching baseball with Dad? This set and all the sets and CutUps and Cutables will be available for purchase on June 17.
Susan Liles‘ card certainly has that vintage feel. She adds in the “Petal Posies” and “Heart Swirl” CutUps. This set pairs perfectly with another CutUps, “Framed Up.”

It’s time to celebrate with Lisa Henke‘s card. Simply stamped in one color, it’s easy to pull together a card that will have you stepping lively.

Kelli Hull’s card is a study in Americana. Red, White and Blue are a terrific backdrop for this stamp. Simple, yet classic

Brenda Nakandari‘s card has me marching to a different drummer. She uses a bit of mixed media to create this stunning card

Silhouette stamps don’t have to be in just one color. Christine Okken adds color to this stamp and it gives it a wonderful hand-tinted look.

Want to see more of “Vintage Summer” and get more peeks of the New CutUps and Cutables? Then check out Nancy Thomas, Julie Masse, Noelle McAdams, Wendy McGaffey‘sand Jessie Rone, and Swanky Stampers, Kyra Sanders, and Linsey Rickett Then, head on over to our In It To Win It Thread at SplitcoastStampers. Just comment in this thread and you could win this stamp set. We are giving away a set a day during Sneaky Peek Week.

Petal Posies

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Sneaky Peek #3 — Simple Blooms/ Nature’s Hello

6 / 12 / 146 / 12 / 14

It’s Day #3 of Sneaky Peek Week, and today we are actually Sneaky Peeking TWO of the New sets that will be available for purchase on June 17.

The two sets, “Simple Blooms” and “Nature’s Hello” are two completely different sets, but they work beautifully together. “Simple Blooms” is a big stamp set that features silhouette type flowers that can be stamped in one color or many. It’s a really versatile set that can be used for many different occasions.

The second set, “Nature’s Hello” features PJ the Bear fully enjoying the weather. PJ is super fun to color or paper piece. But, enough of my blather. On to the cards.

This Card in the Box was created by Christine Okken using our New “Card in a Box” Cutables. She used the cutting file to cut the flowers and sentiment scroll. Then added the Butterflies to embellish. Just lovely. The cutting files for the flowers are a FREE download and the proceeds for the next two months for our Cutables with directly go to the Masse China Adoption Fund.

Kelli Hull always creates such classic designs. And, this one layer card is no different. She creates the “mat” from beautiful color and stamps the flowers and sentiments in black. Then, she adds the bitty butterflies from the NEW Butterflies dies as an embellishment. What a beautiful all occasion card.

Kyra Sanders uses the second stamp set we are Sneaky Peeking today, Nature’s Hello. PJ trips the light fantastic with a fun flower in tow.

Here is Jessica Rone‘s beauty of a card. She uses the “Step Out Card” Cutables, but the star is PJ the bear and his big ole flower umbrella.

Lisa Henke‘s fresh colors and use of the circle frame in the Framed Up 2 CutUps shows off this stamp set to perfection. She colors PJ and paper pieces the flower and petals. Just delightful.

Want to see more of “Simple Blooms” and Nature’s Hello and get more peeks of the New CutUps and Cutables? Then check out Nancy Thomas, Wendy McGaffey, Lori Tecler, and Swanky Stampers, Brenda Nakandari, and Linsey Rickett Then, head on over to our In It To Win It Thread at SplitcoastStampers. Just comment in this thread and you could win this stamp set. We are giving away a set a day during Sneaky Peek Week.

S-4815 Simple Blooms

K-4808 Natureâ��s Hello

Butterflies

Petal Posies

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Winner Winner

6 / 11 / 146 / 11 / 14

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I’m baaaack! I was so excited to tell you about our NEW Summer Collection that I forgot to announce the WINNER of the last TCP Tuesday Challenge.

The randomly chosen winner of the Challenge gets a $10 gift voucher for use on the TCP website. Unless, a TCP stamp or CutUps die is used. THEN, the prize is a $15 gift voucher. I’m a little partial, dontcha know.

The last challenge was an “Anything Goes” Challenge.

That is that you could do anything you wanted to enter into this challenge. Easy Peasy.

So, the winner of the $10 gift voucher is….. drumroll pleezzzze.

Cheryl Lea!

Cheryl, please contact me for your gift voucher.

Sneaky Peek #2—Play Ball

6 / 10 / 146 / 11 / 14

It’s Day #2 of Sneaky Peek Week, but for some reason it feels like the end of the week. Time to sit outside and watch a ball game or better yet, eat hot dogs.

Could it be because of this next set we are Sneaky Peeking? The Long-Eared Bunny makes another appearance as a bunny of Summer in “Play Ball.” This set and all the stamp sets, CutUps Dies and Cutables we are Sneaky Peeking this week will be available on June 17.

Check out Nancy Thomas’ super cute card. Not only does she use the “Play Ball” set, with the 3 x3 stars, but she uses it on the “Step Out” Cutables.

And, Nancy even decorated the steps of the “Step Out” card. The best part about the card?

It’s designed to fit in a regular envie.

I am just in love with the sweet bunny with his paper pieced hat in this card by Kyra Sanders. Her card is a perfect masculine card for men of any age.

What happens when you mix up a bunny and a bat? Well you see stars. Lori Tecler used the “Play Ball” stamp set and the 3 x3 stars for her fun card. This card is the second Cutable we’ll be releasing. “Card in a Box”.It folds flat to fit in an envelope, but easily folds out into a fun and playful box. You can dress this card up or down, but it is always a stand out.

Swanky Stamper, Christine Okken’s card is a home run. Love the bright colors and her coloring. She brings this stamp set to life. And, you notice that perfect fussy cut around the bunny and sentiment? That is a FREE cutting file that you will be able to download so that you can concentrate on creating, rather than cutting.

Last but not least, Jessica Rone pulls out all the stops with this bright and happy card. And, who says a bunny’s nose should be pink? I think that Jessica’s bunny nose is just adorable.

Want to see more of “Play Ball” and get more peeks of the New CutUps and Cutables? Then check out Noelle McAdams, Wendy McGaffey, Lisa Henke, Kelli Hull and Swanky Stampers, Brenda Nakandari, and Linsey Rickett Then, head on over to our In It To Win It Thread at SplitcoastStampers. Just comment in this thread and you could win this stamp set. We are giving away a set a day during Sneaky Peek Week.

K-4808 Play Ball

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Sneaky Peek #1 — Strange and Wonderful

6 / 10 / 146 / 10 / 14

It’s Day #1 of Sneaky Peek Week, and I’m so excited.

Not only is our fantastic Design Team stamping up some super cute cards for this upcoming release, but we have a line up of wonderful Swanky Stampers coming out to strut their stuff. AND, it’s TCP Tuesday! WooT WOOT!

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This week, we’ll be highlighting the EIGHT stamp sets that make up our Summer Release, but also 3 NEW CutUps and 2 brand new Cutables. They will all be available on June 16.

So, let’s get started. Today’s peek is called “Strange and Wonderful” and it features one of my very favorite characters, the Penguin. Many of you know that we often picture the penguins as a trio that we fondly call “Larry, Daryl and Darrell.” But, did you know that this little guy is NOT one of the three? I don’t think we have a name for this little guy, but he sure is friendly.

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Kelli Hull is our Hostess with the Mostess and she has chosen the Color Challenge for challenge. She is challenging you to use Kraft, Rose and Vanilla. Truly a yummy combination. Just check out her card.

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Here is Lisa Henke take on the challenge. She mixes the new set with our New Butterflies CutUps. It’s really two dies that cut 4 butterflies. If you look closely you see that the larger butterfly have a cutout that are two smaller butterflies. They are wonderfully different in shape and super sweet.

Here is Nancy Thomas‘ take on these delicious colors. She uses the Strange and Wonderful stamp set, but stamps the penguin on a tag. I just love this fresh idea.

Julie Masse stamps up her pretty card. And, her design just POPS. And, it should, she creates her card using one of our NEW Cutables. This one is called the Step Out Card. We give you the pattern for the card and mats in .svg, .studio and .pdf file for those of you who don’t have a cutting machine.

For those of you who don’t know, Julie and her family will be adopting a very special little girl from China. The thought that Julie’s family will opening their home to a child in need makes me a little verklempt. Adoption is expensive. And, every bit counts . So, for the next two months, The Cat’s Pajamas will be donating the proceeds from our Cutables to the Masse’s China Adoption.

Susan Liles didn’t make her card using the TCP Tuesday Challenge colors, but boy is her card a cutie! She showcase the “Strange and Wonderful” set and also the NEW “Petal Posies” CutUps. This CutUps is 3 different flower dies that snap apart so that you can use both the flower that is cut and the paper it has been cut out of. Super Cute!

Want to see more of “Strange and Wonderful” and get more peeks of the New CutUps and Cutables?

Then check out Jessica Rone, Noelle McAdams, Wendy McGaffey, Lori Tecler and Swanky Stampers, Brenda Nakandari, Kyra Sanders and Linsey Rickett

Then, head on over to our In It To Win It Thread at SplitcoastStampers. Just comment in this thread and you could win this stamp set. We are giving away a set a day during Sneaky Peek Week.

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Lyn Wallan-Smith — Swanky Stamper for June

6 / 2 / 14

I do love a color challenge. I always find it amazing that so many people can take the same colors and create totally different moods and feelings. Take this wonderful card by Lyn Wallen-Smith using the Wish set. She used Melon, Dark Blue and Sky Blue for her card. I generally think of these colors as soothing ones, but Lyn used bright tones along with these colors and they pop right off the screen. And, her coloring is a stand out.