This little Piggy makes me so happy!

Welcome to the May edition of the Remarkably Creative Blog Tour!

Our theme this month is anything new~

and for me, I chose This Little Pig stamp set. This is a quick peak at what will be coming in just a couple of weeks when Stampin' Up! releases the newest catalog. 

This is one happy pig!

To bring this pig to life I used new stamps, new inks and a sampling of our new paper.  To create the sky I used several different techniques, the first was ink pulling and the used an aqua painter to soften it up. However, this pig on his own is adorable.  This set of pigs remind me of being a child and visiting my Grandparents farm where they raised pigs, Oh the mischief we would get into with those pigs. 

I sincerely hope you enjoyed this stop and hope you are getting inspired by all the inspiration that you will see during this hop.

I want to put a little plug in here for two different wonderful campaigns, the first is the campaign that has been started by our Stampin Up CEO, Sara Douglass it is called #MakeACardSendACard. What I love about this campaign is that we can use the all our extra cards to bless someone. Why not gift them with their very own bunch of cards to send out?

The second campaign was started by Shannon West, at Stampin Up home office #Iambringingbirthdaysback , to remind us all just how great it feels to actually receive a real birthday card in the mail. If you decide to hop in on this campaign – the more the better and all you have to do is post a picture on Pinterest/Facebook/Twitter and then use the hashtag #Iambringingbirthdaysback to see just how many people have joined the movement.

I adore getting something in the mail with a quick note.  So with that in mind, I encourage you to join the movement - send a card to all those wonderful people that you have on your list every year to remind yourself of their special day!

This Little Piggy stamp set is available in wood and clear. Since I became a demonstrator, I have a preference for investing in either clear mount and/or photopolymer stamp sets, these are store in CD size cases so that I can store much more stamp sets my stamping cave which is a relatively small space.  I have SU’s acrylic block set and there are some I have multiple of, they are so versatile that they work with both the rubber mount and the photopolymer.

Now enjoy connecting with fellow demonstrators from all over as they showcase some sneak peeks and remember if you do not have a demonstrator you work with anyone of us would be happy to help you get your hands on the amazing new 2017-18 catalog. Simply ask.

Enjoy and thanks for visiting. 

Happy Stamping!

Georgia 

Just Peachy ~ Stamps and Crafts: Just a sneak peak in to what is coming soon.

Just Peachy ~ Stamps and Crafts: Just a sneak peak in to what is coming soon.

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Just a sneak peak in to what is coming soon.

Welcome to our Big Ink Blog Hop for May! You will see projects from Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from all over the world in this blog hop. Greetings and salutations friends, I am Georgia Gaydos, and I live in Manassas, Virginia (USA). 

This month our theme is Sneak Peak. We have chosen to give you a sneak peak of some of the products that you will be able to order when the new catalog launches on June 2^nd. While I am sad that we have some products retiring on May 31^st, I am beyond excited with what we get in June. It will be an absolutely amazing welcome, as the 2017-18 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog debuts June 1st, with TONS of amazing NEW product!

You have arrived at my blog Georgia at LivinlovinstampinwithGG and you may be just starting or arrived through the previous stamper who are in front of me on the list. If you find yourself of track please know you can hop to the bottom of the list of blogs and hop to the next blog.

I must say, I have been having so much fun going through this new catalog. I am so ecstatic in fact that I lost sight that you all can’t see it yet, I have got to tell you – it is one of the best ones that I have seen as a demonstrator. I cannot say that there is anything that has struggled seriously, Stampin’ Up! Has upped the game with some FANTASTIC papers, ink and stamp sets that will just knock your socks off! Time to prepare your craft rooms for some awesome goodies.

The fact that this blog hop launches on the American Mothers Day where we celebrate our mothers – it seemed only fitting that I select a set that I automatically thought of my own mother when I saw it.  The products that I chose for this hop is center around the Daisy. My Mom LOVES daisies, anything daisies make her happy from the actual flowers to t-shirts or pictures.

Daisies are such happy flowers and this card just makes me smile. With a simple flower and bling, what is not to like?

So for my card, I chose the Daisy Delight stamp set with Delightful Daisy paper. There is a new punch that is so much fun to create multiple layers to create fuller flowers. For the base of the card, I used whisper white as the base and for the sentiment as well as some Old Olive. Add a strip of designer paper and some bling rhinestones and “I am doing a happy dance!”

I sincerely hope you enjoyed this stop and hope you are getting inspired by all the inspiration that you will see during this hop.

I want to put a little plug in here for two different wonderful campaigns, the first is the campaign that has been started by our Stampin Up CEO, Sara Douglass it is called #MakeACardSendACard. What I love about this campaign is that we can use the all our extra cards to bless someone. Why not gift them with their very own bunch of cards to send out?

The second campaign was started by Shannon West, at Stampin Up home office #Iambringingbirthdaysback , to remind us all just how great it feels to actually receive a real birthday card in the mail. If you decide to hop in on this campaign – the more the better and all you have to do is post a picture on Pinterest/Facebook/Twitter and then use the hashtag #Iambringingbirthdaysback to see just how many people have joined the movement.

Personally, I love getting something in the mail that is not just advertisements or bills. Just receiving a handwriting a quick note on a card that was made especially with me in mind is wonderful.  This helps me to remember that when I make a card with someone in mind does wonders for not just the recipient but me the sender as well. So with that in mind, I encourage you to join the movement - send a card to all those wonderful people that you have on your list every year to remind yourself of their special day!

The Daisy Delight stamp set is available in photopolymer. Since I became a demonstrator, I have a preference for investing in either clear mount and/or photopolymer stamp sets, these are store in CD size cases so that I can store much more stamp sets my stamping cave which is a relatively small space.  I have SU’s acrylic block set and there are some I have multiple of, they are so versatile that they work with both the rubber mount and the photopolymer. 

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Sorry to see you go....

Welcome to the 9th Edition of the Global Stamping Friends Blog Hop! We publish the hop the first Friday of every month! You'll see projects from Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from all over the world in this blog hop. My name is Georgia Gaydos, and I live in Manassas, Virginia (USA). 

This month our theme is Sorry You're Leaving. We've each picked some Retiring Products that we're sad to see leaving the catalog on May 31st. It's a bittersweet farewell, as the 2017-18 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog debuts June 1st, with TONS of amazing NEW product!

As many of you know I am in the midst of the excitement around the launch of a new catalog is electric.  So ecstatic in fact that I lost sight that while we definitely are getting some brand new absolutely FANTASTIC papers, ink and stamp sets that will just knock your socks off amazing. That also means that we have to make room for those wonderful colors and stamps and for that there absolutely MUST be a cleaning out of the craft room closet. A spring cleaning if you will.

The stampset I chose for this hop is Wetlands. For me Wetlands, in a way transports me to a peaceful place where I can just take a deep breath and let out a thoughtful sigh. The sentiments in this set go from a quick Happy birthday, to thinking of you all the way to thank you. Don't we all need those to just let someone know we are thinking of them? Just walking down the proverbial memory lane of what I have used this set for.
So for this Double Fold card I used - some much loved and well used In color papers in Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dejon and Watermelon Wonder all who were partnered with the In Color Inks Cucumber Crush, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder with a hint of Marina Mist.

Using Masking and sponging to really bring my friend the goose, seems as if he is happy.

Thank you for taking the time to ready what is one of my favorite sets who will be leaving us. 

I want to put a little plug in here for two different campaigns, the first is the #MakeACardSendACard campaign that has been started by our Stampin Up CEO, Sara Douglass. Consider how you can help others get involved, we all have some friends and family who just like sending cards. Why not gift them with their very own bunch of cards to send out?

The second campaign is #Iambringingbirthdaysback was started by Shannon West, at Stampin Up home office, as a way to remind us all just how great it feels to actually receive a real birthday card in the mail. You can follow the #hastag on Twitter and Pinterest to see just how many people have joined the movement. I know I personally, love getting something in the mail that is not just advertisements or bills. Receiving the handwriting a quick note on a card that was made especially with me in mind is wonderful.  So I know that when I make a card with someone in mind does wonders for not just the recipient but me the sender as well. So with that in mind, I encourage you to join the movement - send a card to all those wonderful people that you have on your list every year to remind yourself of their special day!

The Wetlands stamp set is available in 2 stamp styles, wood-mount, clear-mount. Since I became a demonstrator, I prefer to invest in clear mount and photopolymer stamp sets, so I am able to store many more stamp sets my stampin cave which is a relatively small space.  I do have the acrylic blocks which there are some I have multiple ones however they are so versatile that they work with both the rubber mount and the photopolymer 

Stampin' Supplies:
Product List

Wetlands Clear Stamp Set [126697] $17.00	Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad [138324] $6.50	Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138335] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Delightful Dijon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138338] $8.00	Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138334] $8.00	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [138323] $6.50	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $6.50
Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad [126962] $6.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Blender Pens [102845] $10.00	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $16.00

Click the Next arrow below to see Kimberley's amazing projects!
(or check out the Blog Roll below the arrow for navigation)

1. Sarah McDermott www.papercraftartistry.blogspot.co.uk
2. Courtenay Heuston www.bagsthatone.blogspot.com.au
3.Georgia Missy Gaydos www.livinlovinstampinwithgg.blogspot.com **You Are Here**
4. Kimberley Anne Morris www.procrastistamper.blogspot.com

5..Angélique Stempelkeuken
http://stempelkeuken.blogspot.com
6.. Lisa Ann Bernard Www.queenbcreations.net
7..Rachel Macleod http://onthewingsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk
8..Anita Wifladt www.letsgetstampin.wordpress.com
9..Erica Jones Www.fortheheartofstamping.blogspot.ca
10.Jenn Curtis Charles www.bffstampers.com
11..Ilse van Vliet www.ilsevvliet.nl
12. Carole Anne Currie Patterson www.Fabric-Paper-Scissors.com
13. Marieke Bart www.mintymik.blogspot.com
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With a new month comes a brand new Host Code for the Mystery Hostess

Every Month I set up a code for those to shop and this is set up as a mystery code. What does the mystery code mean you ask?
Well at the end of the month, I will award the points accumulated for the month to one of the people who purchased from me using this code.

Happy Stampin!
GG

Wishing you all a HAPPY May Day!