New to You 2012 Creative Challenge

Last year about this time we had a New to You Creative Challenge, inviting you to submit any projects that use new products from your newest catalog. I love that idea because it provides a perfect opportunity for all of us to focus on our favorite new products, so I thought we’d continue with that same challenge this year and make this an annual tradition.

I have lots of favorite projects, and I might post a few projects myself on my blog. . . notice the might!It’s a busy time of year with lots of events and activities and deadlines, but I understand the value of taking time out for creativity. So don’t hold your breath, but you can cross your fingers! (smile)

You’ll notice that this challenge is days late—it was supposed to go up June 1. I knew what it was going to be and even had it written, but simply forgot to hit the “post” button. Thanks to a few vigilant readers for asking about it. So I apologize for not having a June challenge, but I’m posting the July challenge a few days early. Woo hoo . . . .kind of.

Thanks for your patience, and I’m excited to see your ideas!

Comments

[Lauri]

Thanks for the challenge! I hardly knew where to start with all the new fun products! this is my favorite so far...

http://lauri-paperville.blogspot.com/2012/06/color-throwdown-195-with-new-stuff.html

Love the versatility of the Ex Libris set!

[Sara Nell]

Here is the card I made as a make and take for my new catalog Open House. It was a big hit and I sold a bunch of the new paper piercing products, too. Nothing sells like hands-on with new products! http://www.stampinup.net/blog/57716/entry/muse_starfruit_thinking_of_you

[Cristy Butzen]

I was so excited to see the peacock in World Treasures, and it was one of my first new catalog stamp sets to see ink! http://www.tinkerwithink.com/2012/06/countdown-to-christmas-card-club.html

I also used Betsy's Blossoms for the background on that card, and the focal point on this one. Those new ink pads make the bold images some of my favorites! http://www.tinkerwithink.com/2012/06/clean-and-simple-card.html

[Jennifer Thomas]

Hi Shelli,
I love the new Comfort Cafe' Designer Series Paper and the Midnight Muse cardstock, ink and Dahlias!

http://littleinkontheprairie.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-to-you-new-product.html

[Jennifer Thomas]

Here's another project using new products. I just did a demo stamp camp the first part of June so have these fun projects with new products to share on my blog.

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4086985396591246450#editor/target=post;postID=4395505520281274557

[Jennifer Thomas]

Sorry, my Scrapbook page post (above) will be better viewed at:

http://littleinkontheprairie.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-12x12-divided-page-protectors.html

Please try this instead of the goofy thing I copy/pasted in the previous post :-)

And, there is one more project using the NEW FABRIC!:
http://littleinkontheprairie.blogspot.com/2012/06/more-new-productsfabric.html

[Ashley Marostica]

I am so excited about the new 2012-2013 in colors, i just new I had to create a set of cards showcasing them for my card class in July!
http://allicreate.blogspot.com/2012/06/brighten-day-stamp-stack.html

[Andrea Borries]

I love the new Natural Composition Specialty DSP! And the Lovely Little Labels stamp set and punches are adorable. I put them together to make a set of 3" x 3" notecards:
http://snippetsbyandrea.blogspot.com/2012/07/little-lovelies.html

[Kim Madrid]

Here are two different cards I designed for our new Card Making Ministry at our church. What a blessing Stampin' Up! has been to me (it's helped me through my mom's cancer battle!) and now what a blessing it is to the people of my parish! I love Stampin' Up!

http://www.kimsstampsanctuary.blogspot.com/2012/07/ministry-cards-2-and-3.html

[Stasia Sloma]

I am loving the new Blue Ribbon and Summer Silouhette stamp sets in the new catalog!!

Here are links to my projects.
http://www.stampzone.blogspot.com/2012/07/stamping-royalty-color-challenge.html

http://www.stampzone.blogspot.com/2012/07/having-fun-with-summer-silhouette.html

http://www.stampzone.blogspot.com/2012/07/more-blue-ribbon.html

http://www.stampzone.blogspot.com/2012/06/loving-blue-ribbon-stamp-set.html

[Debra Daam]

The new catalog is fabulous and there is a lot to love! This uses my favorite new stamp set and quite a few accessories.
http://debrasstamplife.blogspot.com/2012/06/stippled-blossoms-and-natural.html

[Julie Olivier]

"Papillons Potpourri" stamp set and the new Elegant Butterfly punch are two of my new favorites!!! Here's some cards I made using them...

http://madewithpaper.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/new-stamp-set-papillon-potpourri/

http://madewithpaper.wordpress.com/2012/07/05/papillon-potpourri-part-2/

[Lézards de Cilou]

one project
http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/01/16/23147569.html

[Lézards de Cilou]

other projects :
http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/07/03/24595767.html
http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/07/02/24595706.html
http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/07/01/24412024.html
http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/06/15/24280256.html

[Amanda Mertz]

Here are 2 projects I did at my New Catalog Open House. Each one is chock full of new products!

http://didyoustamptoday.blogspot.com/2012/07/razzleberry-bird-outlined.html

http://didyoustamptoday.blogspot.com/2012/07/serene-gumball-trees.html

[Lézards de Cilou]

other projects

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/07/03/24595767.html

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/06/29/24339044.html

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/06/26/24339166.html

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/06/20/24411636.html

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/06/02/24338812.html

[Lézards de Cilou]

project
http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/06/29/24339044.html

[Andrea Borries]

I've been having fun with the Tweet Leaves stamp and Autumn Accents die from the upcoming Holiday Catalog, so I had to make one more submission for this challenge.

http://snippetsbyandrea.blogspot.com/2012/07/tweet-leaves.html

[Lézards de Cilou]

projects
http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/05/25/24279937.html

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/05/15/24036090.html

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2012/05/10/24195904.html

[Patti Corriere]

This card uses some new in colors, embossing folder, stamp set & ribbon. Hope you enjoy.

http://whatareyouinking.blogspot.com/2012/07/wednesday-primrose-petals-wishes.html

[Melissa Davies]

I love, love, LOVE the Bootiful Occasions set!
http://rubberfunatics.blogspot.com/2012/07/ccmc-210.html

[Cindy Major]

Here's another "new to me" item: a sentiment set with fancy designs offered in French! I was so excited to get that set. This is the very first card I created when my new catalogue box got here:

http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2012/07/friends-yes-please.html

TFL!

[Becky Cowley]

Cards I made using the new Everything Eleanor set.

http://scrapjunkie-becky.blogspot.com/2012/07/masculine-vs-feminine.html

[Michele Reynolds]

Both of the cards we made in my Walk In Wednesday Class the other day use new products of some kind. I love the new catalog! Enjoy!

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2012/07/walk-in-wednesday.html

[Michele Reynolds]

Here are a couple of posts featuring projects made with the cute, new A Fitting Occasion Set. Hope you like them.

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2012/07/ladybug-trail.html

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2012/06/butterfly-dots.html