PPA Team Blog Hop: CTMH Seasonal Expressions--Hostess Sets

At this month's team meeting we were presented with a challenge.  We were to create a project with each of the new Hostess Rewards stamp sets from the Season Expressions Idea Book.  All we were provided were a few pieces of B&T, ink, cardstock, and adhesive.  Quite a challenge when you usually create in a room full of supplies!  But it was fun to see the different projects created with a limited number of supplies.  And now you can enjoy them too.  Whether you came from Amy's blog, or are starting here, I hope you'll enjoy viewing all these quick and easy projects.

Variety of Thanks (B1471)

Hostess Reward Stamp Set ... Only $6!

• I stamped the 'Merci' from the stamp set onto a piece of White Daisy (1385) cardstock with Black (Z2105) ink.  I added it, a few strips of Snowhaven (X7188B) paper, Cranberry (1272) cardstock, and Sparkles (Z1752) to a White Daisy (1385) card.
• There are several more 'Thank You' stamps in this set, but I only made the one card!

A Thing Well Done (C1606)

Hostess Reward Stamp Set ... Only $8!

• I repeatedly stamped the gears from the stamp set onto a White Daisy (1385) card with Black (Z2105) ink.
• I added strips from the Chalk It Up (X7184B) paper pack.
• I stamped the sentiment into a piece of White Daisy (1385) cardstock with Sorbet (Z2164) ink, then sponged the edges and added brushes of color by swiping the ink pad across the cardstock.  I attached it to the card with 3D Foam Tape (Z1151).
• I stamped the butterflies with Sorbet (Z2164) and Black (Z2105) ink, and Lagoon (Z2195) and Black (Z2105) ink.  I cut them out and attached them to the card with 3D Foam Tape (Z1151).

Love This Story (B1472)

Hostess Reward Stamp Set ... Only $6!

• I cut different width strips from a 6" x 12" piece of B&T from the new Heartstrings (X7193B) paper pack.  The two colored patterns, Cranberry and Lagoon, are the two different sides of the same paper.  I attached the strips onto a White Daisy (1385) background.
• I added squares of Hollyhock (1246) and Crystal Blue (1292) cardstock.
• I stamped the sentiment into a piece of White cardstock with Cranberry (Z2116) and Lagoon (Z2195) inks, cut them out, and attached them to the layout with 3D Foam Tape (Z1151).
• Yes, it's a little plain right now, but after I add some pictures I can pick coordinating embellishments and it will look great!

Hostess Rewards stamp sets are significantly discounted and ONLY AVAILABLE for purchase with hostess credit. There are ten of these sets in Annual Inspirations and three more in the current Seasonal Expressions (available from December 1st, 2014 through March 31st, 2015).  Contact me to schedule a gathering so you can earn Hostess Rewards credit to buy these fabulous sets!

Next, visit Martha's blog to see her take on this challenge!