"OSAT Blog Hop - Dog Days of Summer"

It's blog hopping time with the OSAT group. I know I've been a little slack in the blogging.  Lots of things going on and will update about all that in another post, but right now I need to share with you my projects for the August Hop.......Dog Days of Summer!  Dog days of summer means to me that they are long, hot, lazy days and all a person feels like doing is lying down, maybe sip a drink and just be lazy like a dog. My card gives that feel, I think.   I didn't put a sentiment on it, that may come later when I use it, but for now it's just a lazy dog day of summer card.

I used the Sitting Here stamp set along with some pieces/parts from Kinda Eclectic and Sheltering Tree.  I made my porch using the Hardwood background and punched it out with the new Classic Label Punch.  After the Word Window punch was retired I was devastated because I used that one so much, but the Classic Label is even better.  You will notice all the little details on the card......yeah they  were a little fussy, but it's the therapy of fussy that I needed at the time I was making it.  I added some clear Wink of Stella to the sun for a little pop and sponged the background with what else, but Soft Sky.  This card looks much better IRL.  I guess I need to do some adjustments to my photo area.  I need better lighting I think. 

 For my 3D project, what better than some treats for my grand puppy.  He loves his treats, but he's also just as satisfied with ice cubes.  Yes, ice cubes!  When he is here and hears the sound of the refrigerator and someone getting ice he is all over it.  I didn't think the ice cubes would work in the box though. *wink*  I added a ball that I got him while we were on vacation.  I used the SU punch board to make my box.  It is a finished size box of 4" x 4" and it so easy to make with the punch board.  I used the new Sweet & Sassy heart thinlits and also the Large Letter Framelits.  I stamped the rest of Captain's name with the new Labeler Alphabet.  This is a must have stamp set.  It's little tiny letters that are great for stamping onto cards and also scrapbooking.  It has two styles of the alphabet and you can mix and match if you prefer.  There are even duplicates of some of the commonly used letters.  The best thing is that they are photopolymer and you can see exactly where you are stamping.  The tag was made in one shot.  I ran the paw pieces through the Big Shot with the Softly Falling embossing folder for some texture and stamped the box with Gorgeous Grunge.

Here is a picture of Grammy's Captain, my Captain.  This was the last time he was here in July.  His mom wanted to take him upstairs to bed and that's when he decided to jump up on Grammy and Gramp's bed.  He seemed to be saying I'll stay here mom.  I like Grammy and Gramps bed.  He is only 7 months old and such a sweetheart.  He has a lot of energy and wears me out, but we love him.  We sure miss having a dog in the house, but visits from Captain are good enough for now.  I think we're too old to start the doggy thing again and will stick to just our kitty cat.  Sabby (the kitty cat) agrees.  LOL!  He hides for the weekend when Captain and his mommy come visit.  

Well I hope you enjoyed your nice little visit here and you continue to hop onto the ever talented Wynne Grob's blog.

If you find yourself lost on the hop, you can always come back here and find the complete list of hoppers.

Blessings,

Renee

1. Tracy Elsom
2. Jeanna Bohanon
3. Elizabeth Jeanne
4. Lori Mueller
5. Tina Riddle
6. Sara Levin
7. Melissa Davies
8. Renee Ondrajka YOU ARE HERE
9. Wynne Grob
10. Marisa Gunn
11. Martie Hillyer
12. Justin Krieger
13. Dena Rekow
14. Andrea Tracy Tucker
15. Alisa Tilsner
16. Kim Smith
17. Pam Staples
18. Rick Adkins
19. Kelly Acheson
20. Supplies Used
21. Product List
    Product List
    

    Sitting Here Photopolymer Stamp Set [141589] $17.00	Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135350] $20.00	Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163] $25.00	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $18.00
    Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set [141936] $17.00	Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133032] $20.00	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102584] $8.00	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00
    Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
    Kraft 12" X 12" Card Stock [133674] $7.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [126973] $6.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50
    Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad [126979] $6.50	Many Marvelous Markers [131264] $110.00	2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [138333] $15.00
    Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281] $27.00	Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies [141707] $35.00	3/4" Circle Punch [119873] $13.00
    5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $7.00	Linen Thread [104199] $4.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00
    Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672] $8.50	Stamping Sponges [101610] $3.50	Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Gift Box Punch Board [135863] $20.00

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"OSAT Blog Hop - Shabby Chic"

Welcome to the OSAT Shabby Chic blog hop!!!  You have probably come her by way of Sara Levin.  Sara always has some WOW projects and this month is no exception.  I will admit that I'm not one who thinks up and plans my projects months or even weeks in advance.   I know the theme and keep that in mind, but I have to say I work best on the fly and under pressure.  I've just come to learn that about myself.  We all work in different ways and that's fine....nothing wrong with that.  I had thought maybe I would do a flower thing since when I think of shabby chic that's where my mind goes.  Well when I sat down I decided I wanted to use the new fruit set in the SU catalog called Fresh Fruit so I took it from there.  Here are my projects.  (yes, I did an extra one.  I just couldn't stop myself)

 I started with my card and wanted to use the pear as my focal piece.  I inked it up in what else? Pear Pizzazz and then sponged a little Peekaboo Peach around the edge.  I stamped off first before stamping. I fussy cut the pear and the leaves out and layered on Very Vanilla and Peekaboo Peach using the NEW Oval framelits.  I love having so many sizes and also having scallop layers as well. Behind the focal piece I added have a paper doily.  On the bottom of the card I used some our NEW burlap ribbon and some gold 1/8" ribbon and some linen thread.  To finish it off I stamped Sweet Friend using the set Thoughtful Banners and punched it out with the NEW Classic Label punch and then added an In Color heart Enamel Dot.  I will list below all the products used on all the projects.  All product can be purchased in my store.

My 3D project in a little bag made with the Mini Treat BagThinlits and the Fruit Stand DSP.  I incorporated more of the same elements on the bag and added a few extras as well. I just couldn't resist using the Flourish Thinlits and added a bit of Peekaboo Peach lacy looking trim.  The ENJOY comes with the Mini Treat Bag thinlits a well.  The tag was tied on with some more linen thread.  The NEW 2" x 8" cello bags are so cute.  I was sad when they retired the 1" ones, but in all honesty the 2" ones are better.  You can fit more candy in them of course!  I had some Jolly Ranchers so that is what I put in the bag and tied with some more burlap ribbon and a bit of retired lace trim.

After the bag was done I had the idea to use the little sliver leftover pieces to make stripes on the Popcorn Box die.....hence the third project.  I couldn't stand to see those little pieces go to waste and they were perfect for the die to cut.  It may be hard to see, but the die that cuts the strips is a tiny bit tappered at the end so it's all proportioned.  I love that little touch!  I flipped the DSP over and used the other side opposite of the pears.  I again used burlap ribbon, retired lace trim and filled the box with Jolly Ranchers. The box was stamped with the Timeless Textures thus keeping with the Shabby Chic theme.

 These were such fun projects to create and I hope you've enjoyed them as well.

You can find the next amazing projects on the amazing Maria Willis' blog

Thanks so much for taking the hop!

Blessings, 

Renee

Fellow hoppers

Megan Thompson

Tina Rackley Riddle

Melissa Davies

Sara Levin

Renee Ondrajka YOU ARE HERE!

Maria Willis

Wynne Grob

Alisa Tilsner

Pam Staples

Justin Krieger

Andrea Tracy Tucker

Jeanna Bohanon

Kelly Acheson

Marisa Gunn

Lori Mueller

Products Used

Product List

Fresh Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set [141770] $27.00	Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614] $21.00	Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140517] $20.00	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $6.50
Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141417] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.00	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper [141660] $11.00	Delicate White Doilies [141701] $3.00
5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $7.00	Gold 1/8" Ribbon [134583] $5.00	Linen Thread [104199] $4.50	Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678] $7.00
Stamping Sponges [101610] $3.50	Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672] $7.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $40.00
Popcorn Box Thinlits Dies [141473] $33.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00
Big Shot [143263] $110.00

Stampin'Up! Bonus Days!!!!

Something new from Stampin'Up!......Bonus Days!!!!  Every time you spend $50 (one time purchase) before tax and shipping you will receive a $5 coupon to be used towards an order in August.  Click the pic below for more details.



You must have an email for the coupon to be sent to and you must keep the coupon or the coupon number to use it in August.  Coupons will not be reissued.  You need to keep track of your coupons to use them in August.  No limit on how many you can earn.