Friday, April 13, 2012

Red Rubber Designs Blog Hop and a Giveaway

Welcome to the first stop on the first blog hop for the Red Rubber Designs Design Team. On your hop through the 7 blogs listed, you will see 7 twists on the use of the fun rubber stamp She Was the Life of the Party. So, let's get started!

To be the life of the party, you need a little book to help you plan your party. I thought that the paper stack Uptown Girl was appropriate for this project. For the cover, I stamped part of the image Life of the Party on vellum, embossed with gold detail embossing powder and colored on the reverse with markers.

Inside the book you will find 5 dividers: The Details, Guest List, Decorations, Refreshments, and Shopping. The tabs were made with a 2 1/2" scalloped circle punch.

The inside cover was stamped with the paisley border from the Life of the Party rubber stamp.

After the divided sections with lined paper I included an envelope to hold receipts.

The image on the back of the envelope was again stamped on vellum, colored on the reverse but then layered over a second image that had been stamped on a light pink paper from the paper stack. The words are adhered on top of the vellum. The inside back cover has a pocket to hold business cards or more receipts.

Attached to the ribbon tassel is a charm made by stamping the featured stamp on shrink film.

How would you like to win this party planner? When you leave me a comment, just be sure to include that you would love to win so I will know to include your name in the random draw. I will announce the winner on Tuesday, March 17.

Now you need to head on over to another stop on the blog hop. Here is a list of all the blogs you need to visit in order to be eligible for a package of goodies from the Red Rubber Designs store.
Leave a comment at each stop then go to the Contest Entry post on Sunday, April 15 on the Red Rubber Designs blog and enter the contest there. Contest closes at midnight Sunday, April 15. The lucky winner will be announced Monday, April 16. Good luck and happy hopping!






55 comments:

cdeasey said...

I love it all - the gold embossed image on the cover all the way to the shrink film tag! The Uptown Girl paper is perfect, too.

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

This is gorgeous, Sarah -- and what a smart idea! I love the acrylic tag on the cover, too!

Joan said...

I love the style of this set, and love this book! Absolutely beautiful!

Kristine said...

Love this idea. I am Planning my daughters 13th b-day party. Think I am going to need a planner like that.

Wordbird said...

Oh my.... what a gorgeous project and a wonderful clear, concise tutorial! Gold embossed, pink.... just what every "party girl" loves! ;D

Peggie said...

Fabulous book. Great idea. Love the embellishments on the front.

Carol Hirsch said...

Love the party planner, great idea Using Uptown Girl with this image is perfect. TFS

Debra Miller said...

Beautiful book Sarah! Love the dangling charm you created with the shrink film. Hugs Deb

Susan said...

I love the book and the charm. Uptown Girls is such fun paper.

Kate Yetter said...

Beautiful book! Love the planner idea. The shrink film charm and ribbons are delightful! What a treat for the winner!

KC Eddy said...

Sarah, this is and over-the-top, amazing project!!! I especially love that you repeated that design and then SHRUNK IT!!!! How cute!!

Vicky said...

What a great idea for a party book! I forget about coloring on the back side of vellum, thanks for the reminder on this technique. Love the layering idea on the back page too.

Paula-Kay Bourland said...

I love your book, Sarah. What a clever idea. I really like the shrink plastic charm! Darling! Love this hop!

Heather said...

What a great idea! I love the colors, they all compliment the stamp perfectly!

JaniceAileen said...

Absolutely adorable!!! Who wouldn't just adore to plan a party using that chic book?! :) Definitely would love a chance a winning it! Great job!

Lori said...

Absolutely stunning project Sarah! As usual, your details are just amazing!

CathyinMN said...

Your party planner is beautiful! You did a great job creating and decorating it. Thank you for the chance to win it.

Diana said...

I love this book, a lot of ideas used to make it.

Diana said...

p.s. I'd love to win this book

dre.memories said...

Very creative - I really like the tag and charm attached. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Jennalou02 said...

Wow! This is absolutely adorable, would love to win it :)

Jennalou02 said...

Wow! This is absolutely adorable, would love to win it :)

Lynn Stevens said...

What a great idea Sarah, your party planner book is so creative! So beautifully done too.

Now what kind of party should I plan?
hum????
hugs Lynn

AmethystCat said...

what a great project and love the paper! Uptown Girl was one of my faves!

Unknown said...

I love the design and your coloring on the vellum in great! It is such a fun medium. Kudos to you on your book. It is awesome!

Unknown said...

Oh my! This is just way too cute! Love it but I just don't do parties in our small and very-rural home. But someone will just love it! Congrats on the blog hop. Off to hop some more!

Texas Howdy said...

Love this project and love the different steps you did. Margaret

Red Rubber Designs said...

Beautifully done! Someone lucky can plan their party in style!!

Char said...

Wonderful book using one of my favorite paper packs. I can't imagine writing in it, tho....it is just TOO Pretty!!! But, great work!!!

Debbie K. said...

Love your party planner book, Sarah! I'd love to win it and thanks for the chance to do so:) Have a great weekend...
-DebbieK

~ Connie said...

I love your party planner book and would LOVE to WIN IT!!! Uptown Girl is one of my favorite paper pads; and now I'm also going to have to order the stamp. So cool! Thanks for sharing.

Wendy Zick said...

So clever! I love the shrunken image, how did you ever think of that? I sure would love to win this!

Cheri said...

What a creative book! Your tutorial was an added delight. Please add my name to your drawing - who wouldn't love this stamp set and your awesome book?

Lillian Child said...

What delightful creativity! And love the idea of the shrink art. This stamp set is SO FUN!!! And your project fully embraces this theme! Thanks for sharing with us!!!

Anonymous said...

What a terrific notebook! Just gorgeous!

Avis Anderson said...

Liked your adorable book and would love to win it!!!

Karen said...

Beautifully done. Love the shrinked image!

StampingbugKerry said...

I love that you included all the "matchy-matchy" image details...It shows up everywhere! Great little booklet.

Kerry

Mary said...

What a great project - it is SOO nice to see familiar products used in new and exciting ways! Great Job!

Tracee said...

WOW LOVE IT!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Joy said...

I think that it is a Fabulously great start to the blog hop! I'll have to hop over to all the blogs now!

Susie Bentz: My Time to Play said...

Great design. I love stamping on shrink plastic!

JMeaux said...

Love to see someone using vellum again & love the gold embossing along w/the stamp & paper used.

Gaby Bee said...

Your party planner looks gorgeous, Sarah! I really enjoy your attention to detail. I like the papers and stamps you've used, the bling and the little acrylic tag on the cover ... everything:) Love the whole layout.

Wishing you a wonderful, art-filled weekend!

Hugs,
Gaby

Lagene said...

OHHH my goodness! I would LOVE to Win this party planner! Amazing!

grannie8 said...

This is a great stamp and makes a wonderful card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Robin E. said...

That is really cute.

Robin said...

Beautiful book, and I love that shrink film charm you made! I'm rubbing my eyes though, because I think I see pink, LOL!

Hugs,
Robin

Tammylee said...

Super cute project, love that stamp!

Unknown said...

Really love the way you used the stamp. What a wonderful book of memories that will make. I'm not much of a pink girl but I do like what you have created. Nicely done.

Lyneen said...

Sarah, I LOVE your party planner!!! The stamp is PERFECT! Then I love pink, white and black together... what a great great ways to use the stamp... the charm is a super final touch!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!

Janice L. said...

I absolutely love the shrink film touch.

FerretLady said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! And, as many others have already said, the shrink charm is wonderful!!!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Love this project Sarah! darling work and adorable colors!

Patti J said...

What a fun project! Beautiful work, Sarah, and the charm is an absolute perfect finishing touch! Thanks for sharing :)