Welcome to a Tropical Stop on the Royal Blog Tour & Blog Candy Giveaway!
April 29th, 2010 by Amanda
Hello there! Welcome…welcome! Are you ready for a refreshing stop on your exploration of creativity with the many talented princesses?
Ahhh…feel the fresh balmy breeze, hear the lapping waves of the ocean and the shouts of the sea gulls and smell the coconut scent of tanning oil……couldn’t you use a sip of………………………
Ahhh….yes, a fruity cocktail would be nice right about now, wouldn’t it!? I know, I know … I shouldn’t have teased you like that but I just felt that this adorable Coconut Cocktail card deserved a proper introduction! 
In fact, when you tune in the first week of May, you’ll see a link to a You Tube video tutorial for this card as well as a way for you to download the coconut card pattern! So be sure to subscribe to my feed in the right-hand sidebar so you’ll not miss a thing (and be eligible for my blog candy–see below)
This was a card I created for a Summer Mini catalog swap I participated in this past month with other Stampin’ Up! cruise achievers. It uses new products from our new Summer Mini catalog starting May 1, including:
- 119976 Stampin’ Up! Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95
- 118871 Stampin’ Up! Island Floral Bigz Die $21.95
- 118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (3 punches) $16.95
- 117173 Island Oasis Designer Series Paper $9.95
Since I was gearing up for vacation, I was in the tropical frame of mind and kept on going with the theme when I needed packaging for cruise achiever friendship gifts:
Wish I could give every one of you who visit my blog one of these adorable bags(which uses the same die and punches as above plus the 115690 Treat Boxes — only $3.95 for 5 boxes, p. 159 in the Idea Book & Catalog), but alas, that would definitely break my bank! But, what I will do is give one lucky winner one! Yup– one of these cutie bags ALONG with the Level 3 Hostess Lovely Flowers Bundle which includes the Lovely Lines stamp set, Lovely Flowers Designer paper and Lovely Lines Rub Ons! This way you can get tropical, too!
How to Win!
All you have to do is post a comment about your favorite project posted in this entry AND sign up to receive creative ideas from me in your in-box! (See my right sidebar subscription invitation- it says: Get a Semi-Daily Dosage of Ideas Sent to Your In Box! Subscribe Here!) That’s it! I’ll throw all the subscribers/posters names in a hat and draw a winner! You’ll then receive:
- the Lovely Flowers bundle
- the Tropical Treat Bag (above) AND……
- photos of the 20 pages of my Tropical Brag Book below! –
Just to whet your blog candy appetite, here’s a photograph of two of the brag book layouts:
The brag book is our newest 6×6 offering in the Summer Mini catalog and the pages were created with the118515 Tropical Party stamp set (118515 Wood Mounted for $17.95 or 120081 Unmounted for $13.95) and Island Oasis Designer Series Paper (117173 $9.95 for 12 sheets, 2 of each of the 6 double-sided designs!)
Aren’t they fabulous!!? They are actually a sneak peek for an event I’m having called Scrapa-palooza! scheduled from 5 to 10 pm Sat., May 22 at Golden Corral Restaurant on Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa! If you’re in the area, you need to mark the date for this one! More details will be announced when I return from the Stampin’ Up! Incentive Cruise in early May!
And, finally, here’s the last sneak peek card for the Summer Mini catalog products:
This is another card I created for a Summer Mini catalog swap that I’m in! I used the new Party Favor boxes (117178 Island Oasis Party Favor boxes $5.95 for 12 boxes – 6 ea of 2 designs) to create the flower pot base.
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Pretty cute…pretty cute! When I return from vacation, I’ll create a YouTube video to show how I did it! 
So it won’t be top secret for long! I really LOVE this double pocket card and can’t wait to make more! It also uses the new Itty Bitty Bits stamp set (117056 $11.95 Mounted and 120060 $8.95 Unmounted) as well as the Island Floral Bigz Die, Punch Pack and Island Oasis Designer paper mentioned above.
So, I hope you enjoyed your Tropical Getaway! The Blog Candy winner will be notified by e-mail so be sure to leave the important info in your posts and subscription so you can win the blog candy! There’s lots more fabulous works of art ahead of you. Enjoy but be sure to come back and enjoy all the offerings I have coming up that are not to be missed!
Aloha!
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Amanda Coughlin, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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April 29th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
all your projects are so much fun! Thanks for sharing!
April 29th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
All your projects feel like a mini vacation. Amazing projects! I love all the peeks.
April 29th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I’m already a subscriber and it’s really hard to pick just one project .. but it’s got to be that brag book.. it’s fabulous!
April 29th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
I love the card you created for the swap. Oh my gosh, the way you did the flowers, too clever. Thanks for the dose of inspirations. Now on to signing up for a daily dose ^-^ & keeping my fingers crossed for the candy.
doramiyi
April 30th, 2010 at 12:18 am
I love all the projects, however the layouts are my favorites.
Lynne
April 30th, 2010 at 12:21 am
I LOVE your cocktail card. Makes for the perfect summer pool/patio party invite! Thank you for the awesome ideas on your blog too!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:32 am
Glad I found your blog! Can’t wait to start receiving updates. Love the projects! The brag book is fabulous.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:40 am
All your projects are great. I really like the brag book and the sneak peek card. Thanks for sharing.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:21 am
Oh,you can’t choose just one, but the brag book is great. Thanks for your time and talents.
Seletta
April 30th, 2010 at 6:46 am
The coconut drink is amazing–love the use of the lattice texture folder to give it that little something!!! I can’t wait for my next tropical party. Also, love the party boxes as a flower pot!!! So Creative!! TFS
April 30th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Your projects are so fun! I especially like the pocket card. What a clever way to use the party favor boxes!
April 30th, 2010 at 7:34 am
I can’t decide which of these I like the best! I can’t wait to order from the new Summer Mini Catalog. I have no idea why I wasn’t signed up but I just signed up for your emails updates yesterday. I can’t wait to hear about your Tropical Getaway.
April 30th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Cool projects! Love them all.
April 30th, 2010 at 8:33 am
LOVE the brag book Amanda. Your entire post makes me want to go put on my hula skirt and pour me a drink with a fun flower in it. Thanks for the opportunity and Thanks for sharing with us.
April 30th, 2010 at 8:38 am
I just subscribed after seeing all your great projects. I just can’t choose a favorite, I love them all.
April 30th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Fun, fun, fun! I’m an E-mail subscriber and am anxiously awaiting the adorable coconut tutorial. The brag book is definitely my favorite project in this post. Thanks for the chance to win your super generous blog candy.
lisawhs808 at aol dot com
April 30th, 2010 at 8:51 am
I love the brag book. I have this die and am currently working on a project. Hope it turns out as good as yours.
April 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
I’m a sucker for pockets so I love the double pocket card. That is so cute! Can’t wait to see the tutorial. Thank you for sharing and giving us a chance at some blog candy.
April 30th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Cool projects! I love the brag book…. but I think your last card is my fave of the projects you posted today! Great work! Thanks for the chance to win.
April 30th, 2010 at 9:26 am
OMGosh – everything is SO cute, how to pick just one, hmmmm, I think I’d go with the coconut card, maybe the brag book, wait, the little treat bag, OH I just can’t pick one!!! So glad to subscribe to your amazing talent
April 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
I can’t wait to get my tropical set!!
April 30th, 2010 at 9:47 am
These projects are awesome!!!!! I especially love putting the mini flower pot on the pocket card!!! What a great idea!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Just love all the projects can’t wait to get my set in just 11 days. They are beautiful. Love the brag book.
Rubber Hugs
Robin Boyer
April 30th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Love the bag – and your creativity!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Fun project, it has been interesting to see all the different styles.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:14 am
I ljust love the coconuts cocktail card. TFS
April 30th, 2010 at 10:33 am
GREAT ideas. I am really enjoying this blog tour. Thanks for taking time to share your work.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Amanda, your tropical inspired projects are lovely! I’m in the mood for summer now, and can’t wait to start my own summer projects. Thank you for sharing, and I’m looking forward to the coconut tutorial.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Great projects….so fun!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:41 am
I love everything so I can’t pick just one! I am adding you to my favorites and will be checking you out everyday. I love your creations.
June
April 30th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Cute coconut card! I’ll be watching for the tutorial!!
Thanks
Janet Smith
janetstamps@pacbell.net
April 30th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Love your stuff! Thank you for sharing…I love your brag book! kt
April 30th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
The gift bag is my favorite. I like it when the “wrapping” is as special as the gift. Thanks for the ideas.
April 30th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
I LOVE them all but especially the brag book. The pages are gorgeous. tj
April 30th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Great projects. My favorite is the 2nd group of scrapbook pages. Thanks for sharing.
April 30th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Oh my gosh! I love this stamp set. I love this DSP! And I love every one of these projects!! Thanks for sharing and for all the inspiration!
April 30th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Thanks for sharing, I love the coconut card, so different and creative!
April 30th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
wow, now I need to go buy the set,love the ideas and your scrapbbok pages are awesome and will whet everyone’s appetite for the products, thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win
Eileen
April 30th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Amanda: Everything is so amazing, and I’m excited to see the new products in use. Great ideas! Thanks for being part of the tour.
Lucia Kaiser
April 30th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Cute ideas-and I’m already signed up for your emails……….
April 30th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Wow! The coconut card is ingenious! I have to have the texture plate! All you submissions are wonderful but I love coconut! Thanks for sharing
sharon L
sharon.lemon@sbcglobal.net
April 30th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Your coconut cup is toooo cute!!! I will definitely be purchasing that texture plate and I will be back to watch the tutorial on how to make the card. I am subscribed. Thanks so much for sharing! I love blog tours.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
such cute stuff=)
April 30th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Great projects! Love the bright cheery colors, love the coconut card! lol tfs
April 30th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I like your idea for the gift bag…neat!
April 30th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
I love the double pocket card! I just subscribed to your email. Your ideas are wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy and for sharing your ideas.
April 30th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I LOVE the card with the flower pot. What a unique for the pot! It’s wonderful!
Sandy
flemings@eastonteachers.org
April 30th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Your projects are fantastic!!! I haven’t gotten this new “stuff” yet, but you have surely inspired me to make them part of my next order! Thanks for sharing! Janice Rosenthal Rock
April 30th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Your projects are just beautiful! I love them all. I think my favorite is the cute little bag.So cute! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
Inky hugs,
Janet
janet@swofford.com
April 30th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I think they are terrific. Love the folders!
lrzaworski@gmail.com
April 30th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Thank you for the tropical stop! I just love the coconut card. The texture is amazing, I must add the texture folder to my (growing) list of of must haves. Thanks for sharing!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
You have created some really beautiful projects. So glad I added it to my last order.
taylorjill50@yahoo.com
April 30th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Just adorable…..
April 30th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
I’m a new subscriber… I love all your projects, but my favorite is the drink.
Gina
May 1st, 2010 at 2:16 am
Your projects are great. I love the coconut card and the little gift bag. Very creative
Babe
youiesmom@att.net
May 1st, 2010 at 7:44 am
I love the cocunut cocktail card. I just stumbled upon your blog and love your creativity and style. I just signed up to receive your daily dose so I am looking forward to more inspiration. Thank you.
May 1st, 2010 at 11:14 am
Cute, cute, cute projects! I like the little gift bag, but I also like what you did with the brag book pages . . . hard to pick a stand-out favorite!
May 1st, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Great projects & love the tropical theme. I’m looking forward to that tutorial for the coconut card. Super cute!
May 1st, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I love your scrapbook pages as well as all the other items. The little flower pot is adorable. I hope this set stays it is so much fun.
May 1st, 2010 at 4:38 pm
All of your projects are beautiful and very creative, but since you said to choose one…….I would have to say the coconut card. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy!
May 1st, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Love the Coconut Cocktail Card!! So creative and awesome. Thanks for sharing!
May 1st, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Just love the brag book. Those pages are great!
May 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Love your projects!
May 1st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
I LOVED your projects and I love the tropical set and the colors you used. I want to subscribe to your blog but I can’t figure out how to do it so I bookmarked it into my favs.
May 1st, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Just love the fun your projects invite you to. Darling book and I like the card. I always enjoy your blog. Thanks
May 1st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
I love your projects, the drink glass and brag book are beautiful.
Bea
musicedmom1@yahoo.com
May 1st, 2010 at 11:01 pm
I love your brag book layouts. Thanks so much for sharing.
May 1st, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Love the coconut and the rest of your ingenious designs! Thanks for being a part of this wonderful RBT!
May 1st, 2010 at 11:52 pm
I love your creations. They are very cute and creative. Thanks for sharing. Renee
brturn@austin.rr.com
May 2nd, 2010 at 12:42 am
I love the scrapbook! I still have pictures to scrapbook from a cruise I took 10 years ago…this is good inspiration to get off my butt and get it done! I am subscribing and looking forward to more great ideas..thanks!
May 2nd, 2010 at 1:27 am
Absolutely amazing…. you’re making me want to be on a beach right now!
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
xoxo
Ola
okj83 at live dot com
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:21 am
What lovely bright and cheerful projects, almost makes me believe that summer IS on the way
May 2nd, 2010 at 8:17 am
Oh my gosh, and I thought I would not even like the tropical series when it was introduced in the Summer Mini. You have absolutely changed my mine — really, really beautiful projects. I love them all (especially your scrapbook pages). I would love to win — but I have to say, you have already blessed us with these beautiful designs. Thank you!!
Sandi Dailey
gdailey@concentric.net
May 2nd, 2010 at 9:40 am
This is my most favorite stamp set – it takes me away to paradise every time I see its bright flowers.
I especially love the album, and must see more photos. Thanks for the inspiration.
May 2nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
These are so bright and fun! Your brag book is wonderful and looking forward to learning more about the cute double slider.
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:13 am
So nice, now I’m in the mood for vacation, lol. TFS!
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 am
I loved them all but I especially love the way you used the gift box. I would never have thought to combine them and they look great!
Marti Crapo
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:44 am
I love the coconut cocktail card. I could really use one today because it is the third day of rain and storms here. This card makes me want to get out the lounge chair and kick back in the sun and relax. Thanks for sharing.
May 2nd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Hey, Amanda, love the projects, can’t wait to learn how to make them.
May 2nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Loved all your projects but liked the package the most! Have subscribed so that I can see more of your great ideas!
Thanks for sharing!
Amy Schultz
May 2nd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
I love the coconut card…it would make a great invite to the tropical party I want to have this summer!! Thanks for sharing. I definately subscribed to your blog!
Audra Atkinson
adatkinson@centurytel.net
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I so love all your creations and what a CUTE idea for using the party favor box!! Thanks for sharing.
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Love ‘em all, Ms. Amanda
Especially the fruity drink one at the top! Hope you had a fabulous cruise & can’t wait to see ya at our group meeting on the 17th – I’m bringing my one-and-only downline, Nanci!
Hugs,
Gail
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:56 pm
I love the bag! I subscribed too. TFS!
Beth
bethbeaty at earthlink dot net
May 2nd, 2010 at 4:25 pm
This set is so fun and creative. Makes me want to go and lay out at the beach. You really did a great job thanks!
May 2nd, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Your projects definitely show how creative you are. I’m loving your scrap/brag book! Will be back for more inspiration.
Kit Anderson
kit_marie09 at yahoo dot com
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Your work is beautiful. I especially love the double pocket card and the coconut card. Thank you for be part of this wonderful tour and for sharing your talent with us.
Cathleen McSorley
cmcsor9101@aol.com
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:19 pm
I loved all your projects and I did sign up to get your e-mail subscriber.
Jennifer Eby
jguyeby@verizon.net
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Really enjoyed your ideas and will have to case a couple. Thanks for sharing.
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Love the tropics – love your creations!!
Jill Finkboner
stamperjf@comcast.net
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Lovely. Oh how I wish I was sipping on a pina colada
Marisol Gutierrez
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
thanks so much for your fun project love the coconut invite and the two pocket card thanks for having me at your castle royal princess blessing to you
May 2nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Amanda, these are all adorable. FIrst Coconut Cocktail card I’ve seen so very original to me. Cute pocket card. In fact, everything is adorable and would love to win your blog candy. Subscribed so I don’t miss a thing!
May 2nd, 2010 at 10:15 pm
I love, love, love your tropical items. All of your projects are lovely, but I am especially fond of your most recent projects using the new tropical themed products from Stampin Up!
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Oh…I hope you’ll be sharing the coconut card! Really CUTE!
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Amanda-
What a great stop! I love the products you used and the colors are so bright and cheery. My favorite is the first. I already subscribe via “fee”. Thanks so much for sharing:)
Julie A.
stampwithjules@gmail.com
May 3rd, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Love that brag book. That would be my favorite and that coconut drink card is a very close 2nd. I lived in Hawaii for three years so that brag book and paper, colors, and everything about it would be perfect. Already subscribed to your wonderful blog.
May 3rd, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I love the coconut cocktail card…liking this set the more I see what can be done with it. TFS
May 3rd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Wonderful projects! I absolutely love the new 6X6 !
May 3rd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Wonderful projects! I absolutely love the new 6X6 !
Claeace@cinci.rr.com
May 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I love your projects,
all of them, the scrapbook pages are my favorite . thankyou Dianne Bell
May 3rd, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Hi! Your gift bag is super cute, but I adore the last card you made! Thanks for sharing!
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Love the brag book! It’s so tropical (duh) and inviting. ~Blythe
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Beautiful projects. I can almost feel the trade winds, and I can definitely taste that tropical drink. TFS!
May 3rd, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Hi Amanda. Your Coconut cocktail card is amazing! Love it! Keep that creativity coming, we need more!! jajajaj!!!
Karina
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
LOVE the drink card! Its adorable
May 3rd, 2010 at 11:30 pm
What cute projects. My favorite is the bag, so adorable. I look forward to getting updates in my email, you have some great ideas.
May 4th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I love this card. My favorite post is the one about your purse…it makes me drool! I hope that I get to go on a cruise one day…it’s about dreaming and making dreams come true! kt