tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15992625080927874372024-03-17T23:03:21.491-04:00Did You Stamp Today?Amanda Mertz ~
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator ~
didyoustamptoday@gmail.comAmanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.comBlogger2210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-36411313542324378562024-03-12T13:46:00.004-04:002024-03-12T13:46:27.058-04:00Springtime Sky Note - Stampin' Up! Hot Ai Balloon<p> Just a quick share today without a lot of chat as I have so much to do before leaving for the Stampin' Up! demonstrator event in Houston at the end of this week. I'm so excited! But also pretty sure I'm going to forget to pack something essential!!</p><p> Anyway I combined 2 challenges for this card; <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-hues-82-turquoise-and-green.html">The Color Hues</a> who wants us to use Turquoise and Green and <a href="https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-add-ink-692sketch.html">Just Add Ink</a> which has a nice diagonal layout.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu90EHzvB7tWqkxvrT9QKZWXAaCs2wTWixkBAQ-o-erZJQnd1iVv5xttcKb1yraZrd56_6ZOedPT0Bs_PMrqzO5cUFwMjcGRqRsB7VMh590OghasSDZTYzBiNDQD3thKvxt_A1jE3JgaM36kUMgxnajPTHeDjzmI_drUkP5G65BoUdS556t-VSPk7Jno5a/s3449/Springtime%20Sky%20Note%20JAI692%20CH82.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3232" data-original-width="3449" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu90EHzvB7tWqkxvrT9QKZWXAaCs2wTWixkBAQ-o-erZJQnd1iVv5xttcKb1yraZrd56_6ZOedPT0Bs_PMrqzO5cUFwMjcGRqRsB7VMh590OghasSDZTYzBiNDQD3thKvxt_A1jE3JgaM36kUMgxnajPTHeDjzmI_drUkP5G65BoUdS556t-VSPk7Jno5a/s1600/Springtime%20Sky%20Note%20JAI692%20CH82.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I chose Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green for my colors and used the Hot Air Balloon bundle to make a bit of a spring-ish sky scene. </p><p> I used a bit of retired DSP for the Granny Apple Green bit which I kind of thought of as the grass below the balloon. I used Coastal Cabana ink for the balloon using stamping off to give me a lighter variation for the stripes.</p><p> The Basic Borders cloud die once again comes in handy for creating the "sky" portion of the card.</p><p> It's hard to see but I used a narrow strip of white Textured Shimmer paper to cover the seem between the Basic White and DSP panels. It gives a nice but of sparkle.</p><p> The sentiment is a partial bit of a longer one found in the Hot Air Balloon stamp set and is trimmed down and popped up next to the balloon.</p><p> A strip of banners in Coastal Cabana and held down with some retired flat shimmer gems decorate the balloon and a few more of the same gems in Coastal Cabana are added to the "grass".</p><p> All of the current products used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Hot Air Balloon</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Coastal Cabana, Memento Black</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Coastal Cabana, Basic White, Textured Shimmer paper, Dandy Designs DSP (retired)</p><p><b>Accessories: </b>Hot Air Balloon dies, Basic Borders dies, Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals, flat shimmer gems (retired)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDzgcvkfaLieA1zA5zLL9L7c2g3VioNOie8HdcyqPv3GWFSN5KjybWs1vONEtl6aD6g0kAIbPvyFEFa-sqknT9cPLMuxWxEH-3VgHOP4SZtMb5njxYPZwxJhqUhmb-v3AIutk7QwEOrPV4FGNMqxZPp5gSHTpMf_PRx-u0qzDw60QQwYI48C6h_ea0pkN/s400/CH%20%2382%20Turq.%20and%20Green.001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDzgcvkfaLieA1zA5zLL9L7c2g3VioNOie8HdcyqPv3GWFSN5KjybWs1vONEtl6aD6g0kAIbPvyFEFa-sqknT9cPLMuxWxEH-3VgHOP4SZtMb5njxYPZwxJhqUhmb-v3AIutk7QwEOrPV4FGNMqxZPp5gSHTpMf_PRx-u0qzDw60QQwYI48C6h_ea0pkN/s320/CH%20%2382%20Turq.%20and%20Green.001.jpeg" width="261" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QC6JKoM8J89RxybYU8U78PsOcLFso09KKyHq-NJQ-5u67GkhhG6CeEHlYNS48LEQLyuL4s47jOC2hD99DO5kgl46nKjYft-ROTqyUHVwX8mbxv4dzpXl5NXk5DXR3lPvkYzs20wp7HE8nUhYbigpFo0mvA2XF_2m0fIct3liJRn_54Bk2vStAShekvmZ/s320/%23692.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QC6JKoM8J89RxybYU8U78PsOcLFso09KKyHq-NJQ-5u67GkhhG6CeEHlYNS48LEQLyuL4s47jOC2hD99DO5kgl46nKjYft-ROTqyUHVwX8mbxv4dzpXl5NXk5DXR3lPvkYzs20wp7HE8nUhYbigpFo0mvA2XF_2m0fIct3liJRn_54Bk2vStAShekvmZ/s1600/%23692.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-88320462156701457372024-03-08T13:57:00.001-05:002024-03-08T13:57:38.239-05:00Hang in There Plants - Stampin' Up! Planted Paradise<p> I had some fun with the challenge colors over at <a href="https://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-532-colours.html">CAS Colours & Sketches</a>. I hope this one is CAS enough; I really tried to tone it down from my usual giant pile of supplies used to make it. At first I wasn't going to do the embossed panel but it honestly was just kind of blah without it so it ends up being the extra layer. </p><p> I loved these colors and might go back and try them again for a masculine card; Old Olive, Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRTnwjweUaA0rK7gqlv54ukw7exL-vT3NlE43ojaOP1-M9hyBA2iDnFUXD4D-0xAoifUFJOFB5nP7_cn0ysWHYAevWGucwa9zQsxKKYIIE86O3tZW4hPWl64qZZj5pa0dVrU-JPnbIOhgaeHqBemXBYDxd-gdn1BPGg7VOuUWNNoW99WblkRHcDkZmA9AL/s3730/Hang%20In%20There%20Plants%20CCS532.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3405" data-original-width="3730" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRTnwjweUaA0rK7gqlv54ukw7exL-vT3NlE43ojaOP1-M9hyBA2iDnFUXD4D-0xAoifUFJOFB5nP7_cn0ysWHYAevWGucwa9zQsxKKYIIE86O3tZW4hPWl64qZZj5pa0dVrU-JPnbIOhgaeHqBemXBYDxd-gdn1BPGg7VOuUWNNoW99WblkRHcDkZmA9AL/s1600/Hang%20In%20There%20Plants%20CCS532.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> This one starts with a Basic White thick card base, then a layer of Basic White embossed with the Twisted Rope embossing folder. Before adhering I added some Balmy Blue bakers twine from the Hot Air Balloon suite three color pack.</p><p> I used the Planted Paradise stamp set and all 3 colors of ink to create the potted plants. The two outside pots are in Azure Afternoon and the center is Balmy Blue. For the leaves I stamped 3 different styles 3 times in either full strength ink or stamped off once ink. I like the softness that the stamped off leaves have.</p><p> After fussy cutting the leaves and pots they are assembled and popped on dimensionals just above the bakers twine.</p><p> The sentiment is from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set and is stamped in Memento black and trimmed down and adhered to the pot.</p><p> All of the supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Planted Paradise, Hot Air Balloon</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Old Olive, Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon</p><p><b>Paper: </b>Basic White thick, Basic White</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Twisted Rope embossing folder, dimensionals, Balmy Blue baker's twine</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMgHoIN4s-HmwpsNwcfqO1-eyBJMGiAYWZqbCtBt5xH7nQyfebDB8xF1SnV7Ngxtln9LByyPdzKCy74z8WlD7_7zoQuY6rus2L4upOmJLkNw1QTrI1qkuKY4t1hoC4kYUjxCI36g9HV-X7opssVREdyO11f787vPL5zzieF9ay87yXchzDdpy7487fnpT/s400/CC&S%20color532mds-001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="400" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMgHoIN4s-HmwpsNwcfqO1-eyBJMGiAYWZqbCtBt5xH7nQyfebDB8xF1SnV7Ngxtln9LByyPdzKCy74z8WlD7_7zoQuY6rus2L4upOmJLkNw1QTrI1qkuKY4t1hoC4kYUjxCI36g9HV-X7opssVREdyO11f787vPL5zzieF9ay87yXchzDdpy7487fnpT/w400-h160/CC&S%20color532mds-001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-47164031033144588742024-03-07T15:37:00.003-05:002024-03-07T15:37:58.388-05:00Rainy Day Bunny - Stampin' Up! Playing in the Rain<p> At the end of every catalog period I look back at some stamp sets that maybe haven't gotten as much love as when they were brand new and feel a bit guilty that I haven't made more of an effort to ink them up. But then I have to remind myself there are only so many hours in a day and while I would love to spend even more time stamping than I already do sometimes it's just not possible to make as many cards as I had hoped. We are getting to the end of the 2023-2024 Stampin' Up! Annual catalog as well as the Jan.-April mini catalog so I've got double the products that I want to use and what seems like less time to use them! So I'm taking every chance I can to use some older sets for (maybe) one last hurrah!</p><p> The Playing in the Rain stamp set and dies are still super cute as we start to look at spring and spring themed cards. The current challenge at <a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/03/pp679-theme-challenge-from-claire.html">The Paper Players challenge</a> has "Rainy Days" as the theme right now so it's a perfect time to use this stamp set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDT4qynPuzkRr-8icqZ19x_AGbsHskCzWmve0wgWK5DEl5_hKUCEs-Bs75Du0n0oTPhs2YwTa_z1NC4bYxPz7EDfdS4EuXkMoJMKJFfdoh2Gno7okMpLwkVG1PpJM6k0vkCuH3slpMZW09uoxjja-y3b4QISWNUxs_Uxn5ituGnbmq6JAWoaQSuT8y5ii/s3781/Rainy%20Day%20Bunny%20PP679.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3536" data-original-width="3781" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDT4qynPuzkRr-8icqZ19x_AGbsHskCzWmve0wgWK5DEl5_hKUCEs-Bs75Du0n0oTPhs2YwTa_z1NC4bYxPz7EDfdS4EuXkMoJMKJFfdoh2Gno7okMpLwkVG1PpJM6k0vkCuH3slpMZW09uoxjja-y3b4QISWNUxs_Uxn5ituGnbmq6JAWoaQSuT8y5ii/s1600/Rainy%20Day%20Bunny%20PP679.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I used a bit of the retired DSP that coordinated with this set called Rain or Shine Specialty DSP to line the lefthand side of the card front. The little rainy sky paired nicely with the larger sheet of cloud paper from the Sale-a-bration DSP Sunny Days.</p><p> The bunny is stamped then colored with Stampin' Blends on a die cut circle.</p><p> I added a few banners to one side in Shaded Spruce to frame the space for the sentiment from the Perennial Postage stamp set which I fussy cut and popped on dimensionals.</p><p> A Pool Party puddle brings some balance to the left side of the circle. Both puddles and the stamped rain drops around the bunny are colored over with clear Wink of Stella.</p><p> A bit of retired Crushed Curry baker's twine and some retired milky dots finish off the details on this rainy day spring card.</p><p> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Playing in the Rain, Perennial Postage</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Memento black, Pool Party</p><p><b>Blends:</b> Daffodil Delight light & dark, Pool Party light & dark, Flirty Flamingo light, Crumb Cake light</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Pool Party, Rain or Shine Specialty DSP, Sunny Days DSP (retired SAB)</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Playing in the Rain dies, Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals, Wink of Stella, Crushed Curry baker's twine (retired), Milky Dots (retired)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD3wYtiZfC6dU_OTGRVPTaFMUuLSZmTGemqapRPDrZqhTAFa6nDpQQWPtngRXY0COVYaKq0xwVGXSQtS1g8z0TbAuFxmZOlRonLRi_YRE94DXsIhB6a9pMpYovujxmWOWzYy4Sy1l_itmuCD79eHHSchYuYWWGot5zobJF3wnmjaTOYn4A7R7otNMfUqrP/s320/pp679.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="301" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD3wYtiZfC6dU_OTGRVPTaFMUuLSZmTGemqapRPDrZqhTAFa6nDpQQWPtngRXY0COVYaKq0xwVGXSQtS1g8z0TbAuFxmZOlRonLRi_YRE94DXsIhB6a9pMpYovujxmWOWzYy4Sy1l_itmuCD79eHHSchYuYWWGot5zobJF3wnmjaTOYn4A7R7otNMfUqrP/w376-h400/pp679.png" width="376" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-70326975099301672882024-03-05T06:33:00.001-05:002024-03-05T06:33:00.140-05:00Surprise Birthday Wishes - Stampin' Up! Hooray for Surprises *VIDEO*<p> The Hooray for Surprises bundle is one you might overlook in the Stampin' Up! Jan.-April mini catalog but take a closer look at it on page 13. The dies have a fun surprise that makes it easy to create an interactive card with a pull away tab to reveal a hidden message or image.</p><p> I used it to create this cheerful happy birthday card!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEegvYuFdMnjeKbY5TeutCtuNFYALyuvHTseIEftJved1_bruWFNKh4iEUuClOxjPZPLQN_InRIivjp1VOFrD56taZZsxTNyT8VwdRZx89ef2JBEzFbIVZesrYaWHhcmP6u04jGgA-F1fsqfAi4Wm8eUn8ZnssAp1jWMohXsh-DJEF68T1w0GH4QPsqNl/s3267/Surprise%20Birthday%20Wish.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3239" data-original-width="3267" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEegvYuFdMnjeKbY5TeutCtuNFYALyuvHTseIEftJved1_bruWFNKh4iEUuClOxjPZPLQN_InRIivjp1VOFrD56taZZsxTNyT8VwdRZx89ef2JBEzFbIVZesrYaWHhcmP6u04jGgA-F1fsqfAi4Wm8eUn8ZnssAp1jWMohXsh-DJEF68T1w0GH4QPsqNl/s1600/Surprise%20Birthday%20Wish.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> The colors were inspired by a recent Stampin' Up! creative challenge (#SUCreativeChallenge) and are perfect for a spring or summer birthday! Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Highland Heather and Fresh Freesia just give those celebratory vibes (as the kids say!!) don't they?</p><p> I created a video showing an easy way to use these dies to get perfect placement for your hidden message behind the pull tab. You'll have to watch the video to see what it looks like behind the tab because I couldn't bring myself to tear it away because I wouldn't be able to send the card out then!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V8pP5ka5Hrc" width="320" youtube-src-id="V8pP5ka5Hrc"></iframe></div><br /><p>All of the products used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p>Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps: </b>Hooray for Surprises</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Tahitian Tide, Highland Heather</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Parakeet Party, Basic White, copy paper (watch the video to find out why!), Fresh Freesia, Parakeet Party</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Hooray for Surprises dies, dimensionals, Tahitian Tide baker's twine, Purple Fine Shimmer Gems</p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-51208524375229400432024-03-03T15:05:00.004-05:002024-03-03T15:05:00.146-05:00Lighter Than Air Z-Fold - Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon - *Video Tutorial*<p> We made this adorable design last week in my class and everyone loved the really easy Z-fold layout. It is only 2 score lines and has lots of panels to show off different papers and embossed pieces. So many possibilities to use with a variety colors and Designer Series Papers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkMkZOrM7T6h5DfAyT9A4d2Uwp_yEpLwuplvpmqdsgsuaAtp0vbqsPyc0nIC7vU2BMkSSodjlvf9BiwFBTBONczLJZ-eT93FXFDP-oOL8NCAS-RGDwZotwNHtIbSVqA35XhqcP14jlWnMhyO5amMRadmwXBpDOfSHH8LlTklB12NwytE_Qt1xkhYwz_Os/s3303/Wish%20Big%20Balloon.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3110" data-original-width="3303" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkMkZOrM7T6h5DfAyT9A4d2Uwp_yEpLwuplvpmqdsgsuaAtp0vbqsPyc0nIC7vU2BMkSSodjlvf9BiwFBTBONczLJZ-eT93FXFDP-oOL8NCAS-RGDwZotwNHtIbSVqA35XhqcP14jlWnMhyO5amMRadmwXBpDOfSHH8LlTklB12NwytE_Qt1xkhYwz_Os/s1600/Wish%20Big%20Balloon.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I filmed a quick video showing how it all comes together so you can check it out and make a design of your own. All the measurements and scoring details are in the video. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2zlx64KesqQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="2zlx64KesqQ"></iframe></div><br /><p> My stampers especially liked learning how to make their own cloud background using a die cut and blending brush!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDe796MkAXrLdfxQ_T_e3Nh6qf-nFlIr3w66NUTgxL2zwNPZA_yrq7DXV3cNJ87E4gJ8rf63Z_Vj3xihzeXfexTRAPgnog16htGVZhY7Wx2QpDZOV582IWklp5jBuvR2EiQbaocD2dATq6v9wyzKaSk0rnmH5az5_Q7PJZgbXt62syFkAjCRyRFJ4IB0aZ/s5021/Wish%20Big%20Balloon2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2749" data-original-width="5021" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDe796MkAXrLdfxQ_T_e3Nh6qf-nFlIr3w66NUTgxL2zwNPZA_yrq7DXV3cNJ87E4gJ8rf63Z_Vj3xihzeXfexTRAPgnog16htGVZhY7Wx2QpDZOV582IWklp5jBuvR2EiQbaocD2dATq6v9wyzKaSk0rnmH5az5_Q7PJZgbXt62syFkAjCRyRFJ4IB0aZ/s1600/Wish%20Big%20Balloon2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p> All of the current products used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Hot Air Balloon</p><p><b>Ink: </b>Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly</p><p><b>Paper: </b>Balmy Blue, Basic White, Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lolly, Crumb Cake, Light Than Air DSP</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Hot Air Balloon dies, dimensionals, Baker's Twine Three color pack, Rainbow adhesive-backed dots, Softly Sophisticated embossing folder (retired-SAB), blending brush, Basic Borders dies</p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-22622729995389420312024-02-29T16:39:00.000-05:002024-02-29T16:39:09.329-05:00Sweet Notes - Stampin' Up! Lovely & Sweet I held my monthly stamping class earlier this week and as always we had a blast! I enjoy the design process each month to come up new ideas and ways to show off the products. The Nature's Sweetness Suite of products has so much potential for different designs with the mix and match images and die cuts. My stampers made <a href="https://didyoustamptoday.blogspot.com/2024/01/elegant-botanical-stampin-up-lovely.html">THIS card</a> last month in class using the same suite so I wanted to show another design using a different image and other papers for this month.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXAsFjVxFS31iXv_VUsnTCRGKiRRd8qeB-xUH1rohBXk26DoG2GCLjt_A-Ke2M-o_Olsh_gqGw-gbYm9md88xp8hkw46KoNXgIOYHA_ALaRBaLfqBg2YVLTYoAxUpfKKlhyx71y0paakeADd82fsPrlZIF1HhowGYwNnJkattlZXRwnMdKxtO8nwghDuG/s3493/Sweet%20Notes.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3485" data-original-width="3493" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXAsFjVxFS31iXv_VUsnTCRGKiRRd8qeB-xUH1rohBXk26DoG2GCLjt_A-Ke2M-o_Olsh_gqGw-gbYm9md88xp8hkw46KoNXgIOYHA_ALaRBaLfqBg2YVLTYoAxUpfKKlhyx71y0paakeADd82fsPrlZIF1HhowGYwNnJkattlZXRwnMdKxtO8nwghDuG/s1600/Sweet%20Notes.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> While the other design was clean lined and elegant this one has more of natural distressed feel to it. This one starts with a Pecan Pie base and then a layer of Crumb Cake which is stamped with the grid stamp from Notes of Nature in Crumb Cake ink and the "field notes" stamp from the same set in stamped off Pecan Pie ink. Then I showed my stampers how to distress the panel by roughing up the edges with your fingernail or the blade of a scissors. We folded edges, made little tears, peeled back corners and then used a blending brush and Crumb Cake ink to add more distressing. I love this distressing and it's never the same twice so each one is truly unique.</div><div><br /></div><div> After adhering the Crumb Cake panel to the card front we added a length of gold faux leather trim with knots tied on the ends. I suggest using a bit of Tear and Tape to hold down the cord so it doesn't pull away. Next 2 pieces of Nature's Sweetness DSP are layered with the larger one having the edges torn and more distressing with the blending brush and Crumb Cake ink.</div><div><br /></div><div> The image is stamped in Pecan Pie and then colored in with Blends markers, die cut and popped on dimensionals over the DSP to the side where the cord is to help hit the little lump.</div><div><br /></div><div> Finally we embellished with some Petal Pink die cut flowers and a few of the fun cork rounds that are part of this suite of products.</div><div><br /></div><div> All of the items used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stamps:</b> Lovely & Sweet, Notes of Nature</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ink:</b> Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Blends:</b> Petal Pink dark, Old Olive light & dark, Pecan Pie light & dark</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Paper:</b> Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Nature's Sweetness DSP, Petal Pink</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Accessories:</b> Lovely & Sweet dies, dimensionals, adheisve-backed cork rounds, gold faux leather trim</div>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-41269846587294672992024-02-28T12:56:00.001-05:002024-02-28T12:56:32.837-05:00Be Still Bookmarks - Stampin' Up! Petal Park<p> I don't make many projects that aren't cards but I was asked if I would decorate some small bags for an all day women's retreat my church was hosting so I said of course! After consulting with the organizer I decided to do tags that doubled as a bookmark for after the retreat. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggiq3-zv4nmf2L7PZIvpgrv19KRN3HzMx-Z42Cm8AbHsiJa_WSGVZbizGaW7qwd4cLiXNB5mNejbw5BbzlCZr-3WD6PwVOA30we5EykObuaK4IhkRceQ7pJaG1nzQt4Eo2XPLbMtMVmJFTs5a6a1tKZZ90udq1QSY9_oX3_-vfYzUL312_88NOEBWSQO7/s3911/Be%20Still%20Bookmarks2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3911" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggiq3-zv4nmf2L7PZIvpgrv19KRN3HzMx-Z42Cm8AbHsiJa_WSGVZbizGaW7qwd4cLiXNB5mNejbw5BbzlCZr-3WD6PwVOA30we5EykObuaK4IhkRceQ7pJaG1nzQt4Eo2XPLbMtMVmJFTs5a6a1tKZZ90udq1QSY9_oX3_-vfYzUL312_88NOEBWSQO7/s1600/Be%20Still%20Bookmarks2.JPG" width="319" /></a></div><br /><p> The theme of the retreat was "Be Still" so the organizer had found a stamp online so I used that along with the color purple since it is Lent.</p><p> Since I was making about 65 of the bookmarks I had to search through my retired DSP to find a pattern that I had enough of to make that many tags. Luckily the Dandy Designs DSP that was a host reward a few years back had had enough sheets of this Fresh Freesia plaid left! I used the retired tag punch to make the shape on both the DSP and a piece of Gorgeous Grape. I adhered the Gorgeous Grape to the back of the DSP to make for a more sturdy bookmark.</p><p> The Be Still was stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink and I used the smallest of the Perennial Postage dies to cut it out. I was happy to use up a lot of small scraps of Basic White for this element!</p><p> Next I stamped the trio of flowers from the Petal Park stamp set. Gorgeous Grape is used for the outline and it's filled in with Fresh Freesia for the second of the 2 step stamps. The Petal Park builder punch made quick work of the punching out the flowers.</p><p> Before adhering the flowers I tied some white satin-y ribbon through the hole. The ribbon was part of a leftover stash that I found in the church's arts and crafts supply closet so it was nice to be able to put something extra like this to use.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmbSijTd8jZoeEaO52T-lwk8iWec0Kh8OKGHRxm5-TOHlG1XwVxIGJQPOUYcBfj66Q3u2I5L68EBgRlDZS6Kbr-YlUQdc5FYvacI5U_k3kqSvF6hdOQQFWYcSoV7p_tk1NRkiuq6xRCG6W39QkRahAEiydGtQgCuZzctWNxZiPHZxod-pwiYEzHhmtofw/s5664/Be%20Still%20Bookmarks.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5664" data-original-width="3174" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmbSijTd8jZoeEaO52T-lwk8iWec0Kh8OKGHRxm5-TOHlG1XwVxIGJQPOUYcBfj66Q3u2I5L68EBgRlDZS6Kbr-YlUQdc5FYvacI5U_k3kqSvF6hdOQQFWYcSoV7p_tk1NRkiuq6xRCG6W39QkRahAEiydGtQgCuZzctWNxZiPHZxod-pwiYEzHhmtofw/s1600/Be%20Still%20Bookmarks.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><br /><p> The final step was to tie all the bookmarks to the handles of the little brown bags before they went off to be filled.</p><p> This was a fun project for me to do with minimal supplies and cost but which I think added a nice little touch for the retreat.</p><p> All of the current supplies used to make this project can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Petal Park, non-SU "Be Still"</p><p><b>Ink: </b>Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia</p><p><b>Paper: </b>Basic White, Gorgeous Grape (back of the tag), Dandy Designs DSP (retired)</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Tag punch (retired), Perennial Postage dies, Petal Park builder punch, dimensionals, non-SU white ribbon</p><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-19427807026776463052024-02-25T15:59:00.000-05:002024-02-25T15:59:35.274-05:00Spring Quilt - Stampin' Up! Perennial Postage<p> I'm busy getting ready for my class on Tuesday but wanted to pop in to share this quilt inspired card I made last week for the Inspired By challenge but I didn't have to time post it before the challenge closed. I was inspired by the inspiration photo of the quilt and colors and used the suggested layout as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUvxvCDRn-alQ7jkOPUnNdi2pb9hWB3b29P-xkZqWOJRtkciZuYKSnkW65EszB6QUjqQSyE7Kz9RWh08kzCkSFL3By2H36hWuWrKXcpHGaphrKb4yn0DofTGDsx-SWSTmUGJUBCKGLTo8FUHHn5AtDHFkRT2m6QFcd90StIHwtENpw-nSCVQwBAOlhLBj/s3671/Spring%20Quilt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3207" data-original-width="3671" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUvxvCDRn-alQ7jkOPUnNdi2pb9hWB3b29P-xkZqWOJRtkciZuYKSnkW65EszB6QUjqQSyE7Kz9RWh08kzCkSFL3By2H36hWuWrKXcpHGaphrKb4yn0DofTGDsx-SWSTmUGJUBCKGLTo8FUHHn5AtDHFkRT2m6QFcd90StIHwtENpw-nSCVQwBAOlhLBj/s1600/Spring%20Quilt.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> It was satisfying to use up some smaller bits of card stock and DSP to create the little quilt blocks and the colors are nice and bright colors. </p><p> I started with a Basic White thick card base, then created the blocks with various retired DSPs, Basic White card stock and then the smallest square in cardstock to match the color of the DSP. For reference the DSP squares are 1 1/8", the Basic White squares are 5/8" and the colored card stock squares are 1/2".</p><p> Once the squares were adhered to the piece of Basic White I embossed just the blocks with the Softly Sophisticated embossing folder which you can still earn for free during the last few days of Sale-A-Bration.</p><p> I left the lower portion of the top panel un-embossed so that I could have a nice flat surface to stamp my sentiment. I chose the long sentiment from Perennial Postage to fill the space and used Melon Mambo ink.</p><p> Some Coastal Cabana twine and adhesive-backed glitter sequins finish off the details.</p><p> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased (or earned for Sale-a-Bration) in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Perennial Postage</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Melon Mambo</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Basic White thick, Basic White, Coastal Cabana, Sweet Sorbet, Melon Mambo, Tea Boutique DSP (retired), Sunshine & Rainbows DSP (retired), Dandy Designs DSP (retired)</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Softly Sophisticated embossing folder (SAB), dimensionals, Coastal Cabana baker's twine, adhesive-backed glitter sequins (retired)</p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-867857509936445062024-02-22T15:26:00.000-05:002024-02-22T15:26:09.925-05:00Sweet Doggie - Stampin' Up! Happy Tails<p> A friend recently had to say good-bye to her sweet dog so I wanted to send her some love and tell her I was sorry for her loss.</p><p> The retired Happy Tails stamp set and coordinating dog builder punch is a classic that I have kept since it retired years ago. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqmkrsUIkLXWb1tdQSyazT5-uG_doJoYgvQJ51lsxyqOeFKgQLd2ZGPkfNmVOMed0dcCtcLGZFGg3CGvOsWm9W32Z568fuVM_lAGxQuvcEXAkCuI78zUGGTNoIRn1ZOrdFPItmoHw9bWaV_qfqYfLrQGl3Hs10AtA5S44tUv6wpzJOQ8EuhUwNFcO-B8g/s3664/Sweet%20Doggie.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3346" data-original-width="3664" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqmkrsUIkLXWb1tdQSyazT5-uG_doJoYgvQJ51lsxyqOeFKgQLd2ZGPkfNmVOMed0dcCtcLGZFGg3CGvOsWm9W32Z568fuVM_lAGxQuvcEXAkCuI78zUGGTNoIRn1ZOrdFPItmoHw9bWaV_qfqYfLrQGl3Hs10AtA5S44tUv6wpzJOQ8EuhUwNFcO-B8g/s1600/Sweet%20Doggie.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I used 2 now retired challenges; the layout is from Freshly Made Sketches and the red and crumb cake color combo is from Color Throwdown. Time got away from me so I didn't get it shared in time to enter the 2 challenges.</p><p> This one is pretty straightforward; I used a Basic White thick base and embossed a piece of Basic White cut on an angle with the Sale-A-Bration (SAB) Softly Sophisticated embossing folder. </p><p> I stamped the heart and paw print in Crumb Cake ink onto a narrow strip of Crumb Cake card stock and matched the angle of the embossed piece. The large heart was die cut from the SAB Most Adored DSP.</p><p> The sweet pup is embossed with Early Espresso embossing powder on Crumb Cake card stock and punched out. He's popped with dimensionals onto the heart. I added a stamped heart and a baker's twine bow to dress him up a bit.</p><p> Finally I stamped the sentiment onto a Stitched Shape circle and tucked it under the edge of the dog.</p><p> Current supplies used to make this card can be purchased or earned for free in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Happy Tails (retired)</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Versamark, Real Red, Crumb Cake</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Basic White thick, Basic White, Crumb Cake, Most Adored DSP (SAB)</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Dog builder punch (retired), Hearts dies (retired), dimensionals, baker's twine, Stitched Shapes dies, Softly Sophisticated embossing folder (SAB), Early Espresso embossing powder (retired)</p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-31971909002395633262024-02-20T10:49:00.003-05:002024-02-20T10:49:33.844-05:00Lavender Flight - Stampin' Up! Painted Lavender<p> I had a few stamping projects to keep me occupied while I was sick and one of them was my customer thank you cards for orders placed in January. I decided to combine the Painted Lavender bundle with the Sale-a-Bration DSP Flight & Airy. It's got a spring feel to it doesn't it??</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXa8fopvLddSQj-xvdO8PsFWp5kwPbdhFJBdVR0PwQhW5peOxmHpr3ByMZSvAtv2eTXJUwRk_04EWtaSefZgr1U-75Eb_dzXbLwh750avy2zZYX0b4v3wowPbRrqObJVSxzFPMb-xyDiojDMui2TyNVm1jz7xzjCiKL_6GZvdIyTj6_AdqQvt7VrqCKrvG/s3718/Lavender%20Flight.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3515" data-original-width="3718" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXa8fopvLddSQj-xvdO8PsFWp5kwPbdhFJBdVR0PwQhW5peOxmHpr3ByMZSvAtv2eTXJUwRk_04EWtaSefZgr1U-75Eb_dzXbLwh750avy2zZYX0b4v3wowPbRrqObJVSxzFPMb-xyDiojDMui2TyNVm1jz7xzjCiKL_6GZvdIyTj6_AdqQvt7VrqCKrvG/s1600/Lavender%20Flight.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I started with a Boho Blue base, then used a band of Flight & Airy DSP in a floral pattern. Next up is a piece of Basic White die cut with the Perennial Postage dies and then embossed with the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) embossing folder Softly Sophisticated.</p><p> I stamped the flower stalk in Boho Blue, one layer is stamped off then the top layer is full strength ink. The stems are in Garden Green and the butterflies are in stamped off Calypso Coral. I die cut those images along with the Garden Green leaves and stamped sentiment. The birds are fussy cut from one of the Flight & Airy patterns. Then everything is arranged on dimensionals and accented with a baker's twine bow and some retired white gems.</p><p> Here is the whole set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTH3AWT3qcDHSRuY3xJ8DVhgTX4058B2FOJpj0ynktS-uCAP9yS5KzHVl99RHgT9BIAXfIkn_y-exIhlXV9eENzhhojTYwLcCh0kysJdip1bkm1TsamuaH1avQCKy_XuOjWV_cddRApSY-a-X66b6cAQ1ZLoxcyXLmvH8unJThy4YSWbo2HI8CmhN0av__/s2974/Lavendar%20Flight%20Set.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2497" data-original-width="2974" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTH3AWT3qcDHSRuY3xJ8DVhgTX4058B2FOJpj0ynktS-uCAP9yS5KzHVl99RHgT9BIAXfIkn_y-exIhlXV9eENzhhojTYwLcCh0kysJdip1bkm1TsamuaH1avQCKy_XuOjWV_cddRApSY-a-X66b6cAQ1ZLoxcyXLmvH8unJThy4YSWbo2HI8CmhN0av__/s1600/Lavendar%20Flight%20Set.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p> A change in sentiment and I think this would be a sweet Easter design or a spring birthday.</p><p> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased or earned for free in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE.</a></p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Painted Lavender, Hooray for Surprises </p><p><b>Ink: </b>Boho Blue, Garden Green, Calypso Coral</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Boho Blue, Basic White, Flight & Airy DSP (SAB), Garden Green</p><p><b>Accessories: </b>Perennial Postage dies, Painted Lavender dies, Softly Sophisticated embossing folder (SAB), dimensionals, baker's twine, opaque adhesive-backed gems (retired)</p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-31034667194416523002024-02-19T16:47:00.001-05:002024-02-19T16:47:48.798-05:00Birthday Balloons - Stampin' Up! Beautiful Balloons<p> It's taking me a bit of time to get back into the swing of things in my stamp room after being down sick for a few days. The colors over at the <a href="https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-add-ink-689colour.html">Just Add Ink challenge</a> caught my eye so I thought I would see what I could do with them! Tahitian Tide and Gorgeous Grape (along with white) is a fun combo and nice and bold and bright!</p><p> I thought these colors would look great as balloons and also give me an excuse to add to my dwindling birthday card supply!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsmdhSlK4q5tqpF_W5Dw3gzWEd3vmiP4J_qmKFq-d3CEUUXTI_s_b83TJ8GeH6DoVgPiSdMu_J4kFn73AQn-DhC8DMSVQDH-YH2JbLV99VxHgqzAhnz9F-bxScRUpvwqxrWvcNWYBk1211sc1hsQgjFut9gPU9tvfx0oPZFi4yAav-9B_nRjcOC3zGu3cd/s3667/Birthday%20Balloons%20JAI689.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3348" data-original-width="3667" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsmdhSlK4q5tqpF_W5Dw3gzWEd3vmiP4J_qmKFq-d3CEUUXTI_s_b83TJ8GeH6DoVgPiSdMu_J4kFn73AQn-DhC8DMSVQDH-YH2JbLV99VxHgqzAhnz9F-bxScRUpvwqxrWvcNWYBk1211sc1hsQgjFut9gPU9tvfx0oPZFi4yAav-9B_nRjcOC3zGu3cd/s1600/Birthday%20Balloons%20JAI689.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I leaned heavy into the Tahitian Tide since I always have some regrets when an In Color retires and I feel like I didn't use it enough (or have so many supplies in the color that I realize I over-bought!). Soon the 2022-2024 set of In Colors will be retiring so I've got to try my best to use them now!</p><p> I started with a Tahitian Tide card base on which I stamped the streamer stamp from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set all the way down the front. </p><p> I added a Basic White frame made with the Countryside Corners dies to give a bit of an anchor for the balloon elements. One balloon is in Gorgeous Grape with the sentiment in Tahitian Tide and the other one is stamped in Tahitian Tide on Basic White and then has some of the same color ink blended on the edges.</p><p> For the accents I used the retire 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer paper to cut the large star as well as some of the smaller starts sprinkled in the corner (the others are of course Gorgeous Grape). The tassel is also in Gorgeous Grape and the string is Tahitian Tide baker's twine. </p><p> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Beautiful Balloons, Hooray for Surprises</p><p><b>Ink: </b>Tahitian Tide, Gorgeous Grape</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Tahitian Tide, Gorgeous Grape, Basic White, 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer paper (retired)</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Beautiful Balloon dies, Countryside Corners dies, dimensionals, 2022-2024 In Color baker's twine</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSJgLVyb_8tvax2iFojUj0ZDRr4AOwRBxuWG3Q8ZdqLUnnE1gAeTLi2xPeGh9BgtuDJ9xklM63GXLesoE6QPZvVuM3Z7P89La640JYFaT-tSUnYlR3LKWjRJ6rhVVT1BqbH44866WaZdnKOyLe50qt-91yFMFEvKEfAciZ_C0VAmkDbWZFpeCtEldgCdu/s320/JAI689.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSJgLVyb_8tvax2iFojUj0ZDRr4AOwRBxuWG3Q8ZdqLUnnE1gAeTLi2xPeGh9BgtuDJ9xklM63GXLesoE6QPZvVuM3Z7P89La640JYFaT-tSUnYlR3LKWjRJ6rhVVT1BqbH44866WaZdnKOyLe50qt-91yFMFEvKEfAciZ_C0VAmkDbWZFpeCtEldgCdu/w400-h400/JAI689.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-27611914376788221532024-02-16T09:00:00.009-05:002024-02-16T09:00:00.257-05:00Birthday Piñata - Stampin' Up! Taco Fiesta <p> I've been down and out with Covid for the last week so I haven't had much time in the stamp room but I had to rally myself for this card today because I'm a Guest Designer over at <a href="https://www.asyouseeitchallenge.com/2024/02/317.html">As You See It Challenge</a>! It's so exciting to be asked to join this fun challenge after <a href="https://didyoustamptoday.blogspot.com/2024/01/bright-floral-anniversary-stampin-up.html">this card</a> was a top pick a few weeks back. For this challenge the team has a recipe for us to use! All 5 elements on the graphic must be included as part of the design of your card. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGUrM1TpseTg-UqYFHC3B4tx9NSU8vJ-bZFItamFsuXQGlEYebKTvCHYFPetRPOex9fzDq7TsXAEO3B1bUtGbJKPjW8fRPL7pnzGFfgHILcGoTvXwRFqq2ukGRnoW39MvVR_nqrEoS7hMu8zE3NYTkBRuyVK8i9MGuem06p8Dqy66UH4RkF2s-AxuY5Jl/s1800/AYSI317.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGUrM1TpseTg-UqYFHC3B4tx9NSU8vJ-bZFItamFsuXQGlEYebKTvCHYFPetRPOex9fzDq7TsXAEO3B1bUtGbJKPjW8fRPL7pnzGFfgHILcGoTvXwRFqq2ukGRnoW39MvVR_nqrEoS7hMu8zE3NYTkBRuyVK8i9MGuem06p8Dqy66UH4RkF2s-AxuY5Jl/s1600/AYSI317.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I ended up starting my card by finding the only current plaid DSP I had in my stash! I knew I had some retired Christmas themed plaids but I'm not ready for all that in February! This pretty Daffodil Delight plaid can be found in the Bee Mine DSP. It's a versatile design that works for more than just Valentine's day.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXAW5nJh2-8mcPQXg5oTQ9mf1oD-aGCC8RHu4SvTJ6kiuGhFK5Pgnje37x8i3ghP2EmNg1AWWSefN-bhRaTxVTMWUjWlseunf01w5YxLQsdHIrIymJZRN9rSDKIL-66JglidW1UKkLndsBaeDY3WyxidQ86Y7KT6KjWuFV0gSf41_c8bzzQVFUHjbb-tm/s3731/Birthday%20Pinata%20.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3408" data-original-width="3731" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXAW5nJh2-8mcPQXg5oTQ9mf1oD-aGCC8RHu4SvTJ6kiuGhFK5Pgnje37x8i3ghP2EmNg1AWWSefN-bhRaTxVTMWUjWlseunf01w5YxLQsdHIrIymJZRN9rSDKIL-66JglidW1UKkLndsBaeDY3WyxidQ86Y7KT6KjWuFV0gSf41_c8bzzQVFUHjbb-tm/s1600/Birthday%20Pinata%20.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The rest of the card came together using colors that worked with the Daffodil Delight and then bringing in each ingredient from the recipe list.<p></p><div> For the die cut element I went with 3 Stylish Shapes die cut circles. The largest one in Pool Party is also embossed with the Sale-a-bration (SAB) Softly Sophisticated embossing folder so that takes care of the embossing folder ingredient.</div><div><br /></div><div> The piñata from the Taco Fiesta stamp set is stamped in Memento black and colored in with Blends markers and fussy cut and popped up on a Basic White circle. The sentiment from Zany Zoo is stamped in Versamark on a Flirty Flamingo circle and heat embossed in white.</div><div><br /></div><div> For the last 2 ingredients (twine/ribbon and rhinestones/dots) I used long retired Pool Party baker's twine to "hang" the piñata and 2 SAB Opaque Faceted Gems in Pool Party.</div><div><br /></div><div> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased or earned for free with purchase in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> I hope to see your card made with this fun recipe in the As You See It Challenge gallery! Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stamps:</b> Taco Fiesta, Zany Zoo</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ink:</b> Memento Black, Versamark</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Blends:</b> Flirty Flamingo light & dark, Pool Party dark, Daffodil Delight dark</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Paper:</b> Bee Mine DSP, Basic White thick, Pool Party, Basic White, Flirty Flamingo</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Accessories:</b> Stylish Shapes dies, Softly Sophisticated embossing folder (SAB), Opaque Faceted Gems (SAB), dimensionals, white embossing powder, Pool Party baker's twine (retired)</div>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-50454458111973060832024-02-10T13:48:00.000-05:002024-02-10T13:48:04.831-05:00Sweet Bee Valentine Treat Bags - Stampin' up! Bee My Valentine<p> A while back one of my stamping ladies shared with me these adorable Designer Series Paper magnetic tabs that she had made. I asked her all the details and saved them away for later. I've been using the tabs in my planner to quickly find different sections but they could be used for bookmarks too or any sort of tab that you need. I thought they might be fun as treat bag toppers so I ordered the magnets and watched <a href="https://youtu.be/mSqhGORXs0s?si=IoUCcbwpZQfMfK6i">Lolly Palooza's video</a> showing how to put them together and then made a whole bunch for Valentine's day treats for my stampers at my last class.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2edTJ62NDOoISz5RIvfzdGDxBC9Rw5-FaDPyYMvl09hbTm-9jdme8oJSoTfrsb1C9R-aCxC3ZAchVwusk1KbEbm8WJM-LvrY8n6mtf2wr8wLheHKV53YmgJv-Q2Ejc9VbPeewztuIX3TYjxh4JsiZdfQlTf8sLXwSvP85MNeGsYQ_XqUVB5llywLwGcv/s3945/Valentine%20Treat%20Bag.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3945" data-original-width="3025" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2edTJ62NDOoISz5RIvfzdGDxBC9Rw5-FaDPyYMvl09hbTm-9jdme8oJSoTfrsb1C9R-aCxC3ZAchVwusk1KbEbm8WJM-LvrY8n6mtf2wr8wLheHKV53YmgJv-Q2Ejc9VbPeewztuIX3TYjxh4JsiZdfQlTf8sLXwSvP85MNeGsYQ_XqUVB5llywLwGcv/s1600/Valentine%20Treat%20Bag.JPG" width="306" /></a></div><br /><p> I got little glassine treat bags at Michaels and filled them with chocolates. I was able to fit 5 Dove chocolates and 2 Lindt chocolates in each bag. I coordinated the bag to match the tab using the same DSP. I used 2 patterns from the Bee Mine DSP and these little hearts from the Sale-A-Bration Most Adored DSP.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipghAOWxDWkSJNlcArUyJAcf-yXE1uo9KiN_J83crDvsoiiZjCxHf3vjhK_LhoBpqiOuZtENeVXKS3w50qUGUOQ_jD6OjjK_Vsgvv3ZuYemgOP9ephn3k2JQHKWNxHBE_zB3uzmzbgaqdChjXix3OGNDLc72HkVId0pXt-0rJoTPDQhAM3ivRciKxR9Mx_/s3609/Valentine%20Magnetic%20Tab.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3609" data-original-width="3267" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipghAOWxDWkSJNlcArUyJAcf-yXE1uo9KiN_J83crDvsoiiZjCxHf3vjhK_LhoBpqiOuZtENeVXKS3w50qUGUOQ_jD6OjjK_Vsgvv3ZuYemgOP9ephn3k2JQHKWNxHBE_zB3uzmzbgaqdChjXix3OGNDLc72HkVId0pXt-0rJoTPDQhAM3ivRciKxR9Mx_/s1600/Valentine%20Magnetic%20Tab.JPG" width="363" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div> I think I made about 22 of the magnetic tabs and they really came together quite quickly when I set up assembly line style. The Tacky Glue glue I had on hand wasn't the easiest to work with because it was quite old and was really hard to squeeze out of the tube but seemed to adhere just fine as I didn't have the glue used in the video and I was too lazy to head back out to the craft store lol!</div><div><br /></div><div> The bees were all stamped with the Bee My Valentine stamp set and punched with the coordinating Bee Builder punch. Get these 2 products as a bundle to save 10%, more money for candy then! The finished bees are popped on the top of the tab with dimensionals.</div><div><br /></div><div> I had a lot of fun making these for my stampers and the magnetic click of the tab closing is just kind of satisfying! I loved being able to make them a treat and having a part of it continue to be used as a bookmark. Maybe some of the bees are marking special pages in their Stampin' Up! catalogs??</div><div><br /></div><div> Thanks to Virginia for sharing the idea and Lolly for making the original how to video!!</div><div><br /></div><div>All of the current Stampin' Up! products used to make this project can be ordered on my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stamps:</b> Bee My Valentine</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ink:</b> Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Paper:</b> Basic White, Bee Mine DSP, Most Adored DSP (SAB)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Accessories:</b> Bee Builder punch, dimensionals, Sweet Sorbet bordered ribbon, corner rounder (retired), rare earth magnets (non-SU), glassine bags (non-SU)</div>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-9948274069534208062024-02-07T16:40:00.003-05:002024-02-07T16:40:51.877-05:00Celebrate Nature - Stampin' Up! Notes of Nature The Notes of Nature bundle continues to get a lot of use in my stamp room. The images and die cuts are just so versatile. I used them with a color combo from a recently closed challenge; <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-throwdown-challenge-778.html">Color Throwdown</a>. Kraft, Green and Blue seemed like a good fit for this bundle. I translated the challenge colors into Stampin' Up!'s Boho Blue, Garden Green and Crumb Cake.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BKsNV9pHohqT4cNBudnznJUxuq_6l9cLO2kzyjyTUrEnlt4s6Uspg54DubL6br4Hy-N6cS9DSglqUfzH4jQkgTPw8pl1svErVn5SKRz0y8aygFkN0EemqyYM_xdv3RIW7ErJLml3-UPQJ0UqE8kQYEY5_VkUeaob-S1kyCmX2ov6xfirXBhfNbc_TO0b/s3556/Celebrate%20Nature.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3209" data-original-width="3556" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BKsNV9pHohqT4cNBudnznJUxuq_6l9cLO2kzyjyTUrEnlt4s6Uspg54DubL6br4Hy-N6cS9DSglqUfzH4jQkgTPw8pl1svErVn5SKRz0y8aygFkN0EemqyYM_xdv3RIW7ErJLml3-UPQJ0UqE8kQYEY5_VkUeaob-S1kyCmX2ov6xfirXBhfNbc_TO0b/s1600/Celebrate%20Nature.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> I was going for a masculine nature inspired birthday card. Guys should get texture and interest in their birthday cards so I have layering and distressing that hopefully doesn't cross into the "fussy" realm! </div><div><br /></div><div> This one starts with a Crumb Cake base. Then I added a piece of 2023-2025 In Color DSP in Boho Blue and distressed the edges before adhering it.</div><div><br /></div><div> I stamped the leaf image in Garden Green then colored it in with Soft Sea Foam blends. It's adhered with dimensionals on a Crumb Cake circle die cut . 2 vellum leaf sprigs are tucked behind it before adding it to the card front over a narrow piece of Garden Green card stock.</div><div><br /></div><div> I used the Thoughtful Moments hybrid embossing folder/dies to create the "celebrate" using Garden Green ink and then filling in the letters with Soft Sea Foam blends. More dimensionals are used to adhere it to the card front.</div><div><br /></div><div> To embellish this card I added a few retired Crumb Cake adhesive-backed speckled dots as well as a linen thread bow that I found in my newly organized scrap ribbon stash (did you see my Instagram reel a few weeks ago??).</div><div><br /></div><div> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stamps:</b> Notes of Nature</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ink:</b> Garden Green</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Blends:</b> Soft Sea Foam light & dark</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Paper:</b> Crumb Cake, Basic White, Garden Green, vellum, 2023-2025 In Color DSP</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Accessories:</b> Notes of Nature dies, Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals. Thoughtful Moments hybrid embossing folder/dies, linen thread, adhesive-backed speckled dots (retired)</div>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-85753656971866593732024-02-06T17:28:00.002-05:002024-02-06T17:28:45.702-05:00Hang In There Balloons - Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon<p> I used 2 different challenges for inspiration for todays card. The<a href="http://www.global-design-project.com/2024/02/global-design-project-431-theme.html"> Global Design Project</a> has "balloons" as the theme and <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-hues-80-red-and-pink.html">The Color Hues</a> has pink & red as the color combo. I don't need any more Valentine's day cards so I went in a bit of a different direct while still using the red/pink and some Sale-a-Bration Most Adored DSP. A change in sentiment and this could very easily become a V-day card if you're still looking for ideas!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeNLHMZTxBQyPp95RJEoFLhuOZk-2WOXt6xfOdHFEMSLk5cwGQ3pr-MO3sHX5V6jTSshcjfuxDhXxI5U6HvRja6Q4flG-oWs-BLAYSbPYO9VLdHTKNliRv323BeJTsvHZgJvem63bGBOdIJHJbyoR-UQF-z9idGfbpOFwcbq_XFIhgddfd2UBKTygLq8B/s3475/Hang%20In%20There%20Balloons%20TCH80%20GDP431.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3070" data-original-width="3475" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeNLHMZTxBQyPp95RJEoFLhuOZk-2WOXt6xfOdHFEMSLk5cwGQ3pr-MO3sHX5V6jTSshcjfuxDhXxI5U6HvRja6Q4flG-oWs-BLAYSbPYO9VLdHTKNliRv323BeJTsvHZgJvem63bGBOdIJHJbyoR-UQF-z9idGfbpOFwcbq_XFIhgddfd2UBKTygLq8B/s1600/Hang%20In%20There%20Balloons%20TCH80%20GDP431.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> The red/pink combo is very bright so I wanted to make sure there was plenty of white and white space on the card so I kept this one pretty simple as far as layout.</p><p> I started with a Basic White thick card base, then embossed panel of Basic White with the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) Softly Sophisticated embossing folder. Using a number of patterns from the Most Adored DSP, Real Red and Flirty Flamingo card stocks I die cut the balloons, baskets and overlays and mixed and matched the colors.</p><p> The two balloons on the left are adhered flat on the card front and the smaller one on the right is popped on dimensionals.</p><p> Each balloon is jazzed up in its own way. The large balloon has Wink of Stella highlights on the scalloped border, the middle balloon has a Flirty Flamingo baker's twine bow and the right hand balloon has a trio of gems decorating the basket. The gems were retired a few years ago and I had 3 left in the container so it was meant to be!</p><p> Eagle-eyed stampers might have spotted the sentiment and thought "I don't have a curved sentiment like that in my Hot Air Balloon set" and you'd be right! I took this straight sentiment and curved it on the clear block to fit inside the Basic White band going across this balloon.</p><p> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased or earned for free in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE.</a></p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps: </b>Hot Air Balloon</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Real Red</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Basic White thick, Basic White, Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Most Adored DSP (SAB)</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Hot Air Balloon dies, Softly Sophisticated embossing folder (SAB), dimensionals, Wink of Stella, Flirty Flamingo Baker's Twine</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuNN1MGLvtDDxYA9CCeJto49WCRMbC_4pYMDAr0xDpi_YwpNT1fOf_WmrlXtTbOW4msUpu7TI0iO0FiwM19vIFto5RIfnIV1cUVkgCSfEglGoOKmqeTeNDzJpUjGMobHquajnWojBOM-lnzbxzuYbUhxw9OKV7wXgTYvXsY0X3xE_PEZLhNpYhJdbzNwe/s400/%23TCH80.001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuNN1MGLvtDDxYA9CCeJto49WCRMbC_4pYMDAr0xDpi_YwpNT1fOf_WmrlXtTbOW4msUpu7TI0iO0FiwM19vIFto5RIfnIV1cUVkgCSfEglGoOKmqeTeNDzJpUjGMobHquajnWojBOM-lnzbxzuYbUhxw9OKV7wXgTYvXsY0X3xE_PEZLhNpYhJdbzNwe/w326-h400/%23TCH80.001.jpeg" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii83ex-zIB19OsPxzFkJboxuLu3fUyVmYcfC1sDv34D97D34jIFKWH2or7LVHRbxPnbN4n5mXAgpUj35LjkSRqkjBgY0TmLL0MWtvRPq-5fsx6Ye_sTqC3N4Ubt_OWKst9FO12m6pv4E8L_FwAIvujAyY7PwbNDPBMgrl080nf9z5aE1hw9QAVRDjbojm5/s640/GDP431.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii83ex-zIB19OsPxzFkJboxuLu3fUyVmYcfC1sDv34D97D34jIFKWH2or7LVHRbxPnbN4n5mXAgpUj35LjkSRqkjBgY0TmLL0MWtvRPq-5fsx6Ye_sTqC3N4Ubt_OWKst9FO12m6pv4E8L_FwAIvujAyY7PwbNDPBMgrl080nf9z5aE1hw9QAVRDjbojm5/w400-h400/GDP431.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-32007376908276880942024-02-04T14:46:00.001-05:002024-02-04T14:46:00.132-05:00Bee My Valentine Pop Up - Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine<p> I taught my stampers how to make this adorable pop up card last week at class. I've put together a quick video showing how to make the pop up mechanism. It's really easy and can be adapted to fit any kind of pop up images you'd like to add to the inside of your card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFGPBXV9E22FJTnBknwbBlLY-VQBuPMCCtsWNq-mZxT3Uq8ZzEdDwHTLd_kdD4Qu3z07aglr3NX1EEmG-aZKGmnc_9nSvWYW0xey5qkeQNsAXHjJfcTw-Cy2ZgOosH7S1EQAyqmkkf6zoETVj-4D3l5w_D5XLyvYQ1Y5xe2zfhcaHREu7fFU3mC5q6VrS/s3504/Bee%20Mine%20Valentine%20Pop%20Up.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3015" data-original-width="3504" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFGPBXV9E22FJTnBknwbBlLY-VQBuPMCCtsWNq-mZxT3Uq8ZzEdDwHTLd_kdD4Qu3z07aglr3NX1EEmG-aZKGmnc_9nSvWYW0xey5qkeQNsAXHjJfcTw-Cy2ZgOosH7S1EQAyqmkkf6zoETVj-4D3l5w_D5XLyvYQ1Y5xe2zfhcaHREu7fFU3mC5q6VrS/s1600/Bee%20Mine%20Valentine%20Pop%20Up.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> The Bee Mine suite collection is perfect for a card like this because all the elements work so well together to make a sweet Valentine with the little bee buzzing around inside the card when you open it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_CtyvDu-MzTXwFJ6SvXRu85Ny8ezDvkXzNuU6YcM2Hae13n1a8_ZJ-6wmph_sT76Q9ZVkBSE3sQj6SLGzOsj4m5faUFtZxDuDza_7MfVx72XmIc-S1wxAwMMECmkkIXFNH1r99fGvrMPQz1wZePG2BPNXOPhl5chC3dEjMGX_e5Aj8HZo_Qo2-tGZ0lR/s5071/Bee%20Mine%20Valentine%20Pop%20Up%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5071" data-original-width="3882" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_CtyvDu-MzTXwFJ6SvXRu85Ny8ezDvkXzNuU6YcM2Hae13n1a8_ZJ-6wmph_sT76Q9ZVkBSE3sQj6SLGzOsj4m5faUFtZxDuDza_7MfVx72XmIc-S1wxAwMMECmkkIXFNH1r99fGvrMPQz1wZePG2BPNXOPhl5chC3dEjMGX_e5Aj8HZo_Qo2-tGZ0lR/s1600/Bee%20Mine%20Valentine%20Pop%20Up%202.JPG" width="306" /></a></div><br /><p> Check how the video for all the how to's. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss out on future videos. All the supplies are listed below. To order any of the products used to make this card check out my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O332ZzpBmD8" width="320" youtube-src-id="O332ZzpBmD8"></iframe></div><br /><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Bee My Valentine</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Memento Black, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Sweet Sorbet</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Pool Party, Sweet Sorbet, Basic White, Bee Mine DSP</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Bee Builder punch, Deckled Rectangle dies, window sheets/acetate sheets, dimensionals, Sweet Sorbet bordered ribbon, Adhesive-backed Hearts & Flowers</p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-3061217333564287262024-02-01T15:14:00.000-05:002024-02-01T15:14:07.917-05:00Lavender Love - Stampin' Up! Painted Lavender<p> This is the second card that my local stampers made at class this week. The Perennial Lavender suite is just so pretty and hits all the right notes with the colors, images and coordination between all the products. I've probably used the Perennial Postage dies the most so far just because they work for so many different designs and the 12 dies means there is a size for every need!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVtlb70Qf35I4A3_8n8AGi7dl0kC-sku0GAwGen-wf40SRhVVc3NcyOYNAjIKHNSBFj543siIqRyk1h1IC7Ax2W_7sLwkaVU_gOeG-Yd3eMVpXbPqCMHntl0v0GTNDnQRQzZrN_o2BZxztCEqrdvpBGJYxNesjzj-PbHcralnUQ5_kYGDOm1ORyjx-5wJ/s3625/Lavender%20Love.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3287" data-original-width="3625" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVtlb70Qf35I4A3_8n8AGi7dl0kC-sku0GAwGen-wf40SRhVVc3NcyOYNAjIKHNSBFj543siIqRyk1h1IC7Ax2W_7sLwkaVU_gOeG-Yd3eMVpXbPqCMHntl0v0GTNDnQRQzZrN_o2BZxztCEqrdvpBGJYxNesjzj-PbHcralnUQ5_kYGDOm1ORyjx-5wJ/s1600/Lavender%20Love.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I wanted to make sure my stampers got to use several patterns from the Perennial Lavender DSP and also because it's hard to pick just one to use so I designed a postage stamp collage look for this project! </p><p> We started with a Crumb Cake base, then used a layer of Lost Lagoon on which to arrange the DSP die cuts. We used 5 of the postage stamp dies and 2 pieces of DSP and used both sides for a nice variety. The smallest die cut is Fresh Freesia cardstock.</p><p> To make the two-toned lavender flowers we inked the stamp up with Fresh Freesia ink and before stamping it we used a sponge dauber and Gorgeous Grape ink and dabbed some darker ink directly onto the stamp. We huffed some hot breath on the stamp to make sure it was nice and moist and then stamped it on Basic White. The stem is stamped in Shaded Spruce. </p><p> Once the images were die cut they are popped on the card front with dimensionals. The sentiment from Perennial Postage stamp set is stamped in Gorgeous Grape and then fussy cut and also popped on dimensionals.</p><p> A baker's twine bow and a few Fresh Freesia tinsel gems finish off the details.</p><p> I think Painted Lavender bundle will be fantastic for Mother's Day and other spring cards. All of the products used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Painted Lavender, Perennial Postage</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Shaded Spruce</p><p><b>Paper: </b>Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Perennial Lavender DSP</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Painted Lavender dies, Perennial Postage dies, dimensionals, white baker's twine, tinsel gems</p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-58338003145627471332024-01-31T12:25:00.000-05:002024-01-31T12:25:04.431-05:00Elegant Botanical - Stampin' Up! Lovely & Sweet<p> I had my monthly class yesterday and I was so excited to show off so many new products that are in the Stampin' Up! January-April mini catalog. The Nature's Sweetness suite of products is really shown off with my design here. I wanted to show the fun mix and match possibilities between the 2 stamp set and coordinating die sets as well as how pretty the Nature's Sweetness DSP is even though I've only used a small amount of it here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cKECQ_SDkzsFFtbf0cdoODfL-OwYqDWR_-DXgedjVlqiNU_4Vb-CyIMYzgL1MR5mfksU88L6lK402CUdyBgWwez8P6NkcF8wvncilKDaYfpiTETFhXY_4D4MglHKTtMuji9shK0_px_rCg8LdlPqpH-MZqIs_BrkVwUpW__IQ1XWvtmo8nllWzYFsvIO/s3668/Elegant%20Botanical.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3417" data-original-width="3668" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cKECQ_SDkzsFFtbf0cdoODfL-OwYqDWR_-DXgedjVlqiNU_4Vb-CyIMYzgL1MR5mfksU88L6lK402CUdyBgWwez8P6NkcF8wvncilKDaYfpiTETFhXY_4D4MglHKTtMuji9shK0_px_rCg8LdlPqpH-MZqIs_BrkVwUpW__IQ1XWvtmo8nllWzYFsvIO/s1600/Elegant%20Botanical.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> My layout was inspired by last week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I started with a Pebbled Path card base then stamped the large almond branch stamp in Pebbled Path ink on the card front. Then I stamped it again on a Stylish Shapes dies circle. I colored the flowers with Calypso Coral Blends. </p><p>Next, I used Notes of Nature dies to make the notebook paper holes in the DSP and adhered it along the the fold side of the card. The circle is then adhered to the card front lining up the image on the circle with the one on the card front.</p><p> I used the Notes of Nature dies and Lovely & Sweet dies to make the ticket element and distressed gold specialty paper leafy element. The ticket and branch are added to the card with dimensionals and then I finished the details with the Sale-a-Bration Opaque Faceted gems in Calypso Coral.</p><p> All of the products used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>. </p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Notes of Nature, Lovely & Sweet</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Pebbled Path</p><p><b>Blends: </b>Calypso Coral light & dark</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Pebbled Path, Basic White, Nature's Sweetness DSP, Distressed Gold Specialty paper</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Stylish Shapes dies, Notes of Nature dies, Lovely & Sweet DSP, dimensionals, Opaque Faceted gems (SAB)</p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-66092691184294422592024-01-30T14:14:00.006-05:002024-01-30T14:14:51.765-05:00XOXO Valentine - Stampin' Up! Heartfelt Hellos<p> I probably don't need any more Valentine's Day cards but I just can't stop making them! The Most Adored DSP which is one of the Sale-a-Bration choices is the perfect paper for these cards. And most of the patterns aren't overt V-day designs at all which makes them even more versatile! How pretty are those gold patterns?? You've got until Feb. 29 to place a qualifying order to get this paper pack for free.</p><p> I combined challenges for my card today; the sketch comes from <a href="https://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-529-sketch.html">CAS Colours & Sketches</a> and the use of the x's and o's is from the <a href="https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/inspired-by-xoxo.html">Inspired By challenge</a>.</p><p> The diagonal angle was a fun element to contemplate while still keeping the card clean and simple so I thought a clean simple plaid pattern in gold against a white background would work. What do you think?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjF8lO3YKVVrm4zPUC5GpjQcVxGR1Pxue03ICy18oAPufI_ckG5RNb5FVlHd-B9HT19LVs9zIGYHwpmS00Sby6Wa8sSp5bUKJNvS5jDYp2JdKAijvbQNAV2TcWr_-mCqi9LDozj8nNKzQYENqtQzAMMzEHbCt38QtGgSi73c2z2cLKq3iCzSysJ_gGomx/s3473/XOXO%20Valentine%20CCS529%20IB273%20.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3119" data-original-width="3473" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjF8lO3YKVVrm4zPUC5GpjQcVxGR1Pxue03ICy18oAPufI_ckG5RNb5FVlHd-B9HT19LVs9zIGYHwpmS00Sby6Wa8sSp5bUKJNvS5jDYp2JdKAijvbQNAV2TcWr_-mCqi9LDozj8nNKzQYENqtQzAMMzEHbCt38QtGgSi73c2z2cLKq3iCzSysJ_gGomx/s1600/XOXO%20Valentine%20CCS529%20IB273%20.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I took a 4" x 5.25" panel of the DSP and cut it on the diagonal for a nice clean line across the card. I used the other side to decorate the inside of the or you could make a second card with it. It's a win either way. After adhering the DSP to the Basic White thick card base I got to work on my x's and o's.</p><p> I used the retired Playful Alphabet dies but any smaller alphabet die set would work well. First I cut 2 of each letter from some gold specialty paper. I used the retired Fine Shimmer but gold foil or distressed gold paper would work too. I repeated the die cuts again but used the foam adhesive sheets. I adhered the gold letters to the foam and then put them all on a Stylish Shapes square die cut. The straight edges and using Basic White cardstock kept the look clean and simple.</p><p> Finally to follow the sketch I had to add a sentiment in the lower right hand corner. I pulled out another Sale-a-Bration reward Heartfelt Hellos stamp set and stamped it in Real Red and fussy cut the 'love' and trimmed the 'you' and popped them both on dimensionals. The bit of red really pops with the white and gold of the rest of the card.</p><p> All of the current products used to make this card can be purchased or earned for free in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE.</a></p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps: </b>Heartfelt Hellos (SAB)</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Real Red</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Basic White thick, Basic White, Most Adored DSP (SAB), Fine Shimmer gold (retired)</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals, foam adhesive sheets</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcKM8WIWsembxHX3kdm0O7VLMZCaFJsMvCnkLdFyL9QkaqRYYmDQZaCANtGSP3Qes3dcPvWPtcl44n-nA9VVunUs1upPMW1GjWiyWacIW3tKwlKvHmPpKY1ctAysYaccIlHf5erqDfN9twrJtGtx8dNK5qDe-EPtLdP8F_xjraCdw26veediHuepT9MYH/s400/CCS529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="264" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcKM8WIWsembxHX3kdm0O7VLMZCaFJsMvCnkLdFyL9QkaqRYYmDQZaCANtGSP3Qes3dcPvWPtcl44n-nA9VVunUs1upPMW1GjWiyWacIW3tKwlKvHmPpKY1ctAysYaccIlHf5erqDfN9twrJtGtx8dNK5qDe-EPtLdP8F_xjraCdw26veediHuepT9MYH/s320/CCS529.png" width="211" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5pq4Gclu_Wrfvuq6xNcxQS7HfqmpcEvP1A__UiaowmeXw4ppD4O-HOpuYDgi_f3J82y0wYQrYTP3-m0aVmIuorE7kJjFw8XxutGpAeJOAdXxZPrKAhEFltlx2nkSTLjbBYBBsmcPgmPNGOmUp_rrubiENsTzFt3sq0W0bZeR2XmWW_V3nFcrtC2AvCM-/s400/IB273.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5pq4Gclu_Wrfvuq6xNcxQS7HfqmpcEvP1A__UiaowmeXw4ppD4O-HOpuYDgi_f3J82y0wYQrYTP3-m0aVmIuorE7kJjFw8XxutGpAeJOAdXxZPrKAhEFltlx2nkSTLjbBYBBsmcPgmPNGOmUp_rrubiENsTzFt3sq0W0bZeR2XmWW_V3nFcrtC2AvCM-/s320/IB273.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-74191523507792651292024-01-29T14:36:00.002-05:002024-01-29T14:36:23.792-05:00Bright Floral Anniversary - Stampin' Up! Textured Floral<p> My card today is one that I made more than a week ago to celebrate my downline's one year anniversary of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I didn't want to post it until I knew she had gotten it first! She's a fabulous stamper and I've enjoyed cheering her on as she jumps right on in on each new challenge to build her business and have fun stamping. She's on Instagram and Facebook as @scattersomejoy so give Kimberly a follow and wish her happy anniversary! And if you're a stamper in Dallas maybe you can join her at her next class!!</p><p> Anyway on to the card! It was such gray and cold weather when I was choosing a stamp set and color palette that I just had to go for bright florals which made me think of full bloom summer gardens! The Textured Floral stamp set was perfect for these colors which came from the <a href="https://www.asyouseeitchallenge.com/2024/01/315.html">As You See It Challenge</a>. Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow and Crushed Curry are the specific colors in the challenge.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRju1hFT85GjJhh_sXf1-pHWO52I9t2V8f2yXqtddX-HuhYJi2xIaJtu_dLR-5JDpKowaAlj9UVi07iimeucUJFHyFlQ683aPswYMQqy9dFl1whcL38WlL6HqtZnVyd5JQyfvF-m6G5fa8O4kAI5YDYxXQrbjF29dFm5cpnrlwOgbJtfVRJ-8yWY1jgujc/s3686/Bright%20Floral%20Anniversary%20AYSI315.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3241" data-original-width="3686" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRju1hFT85GjJhh_sXf1-pHWO52I9t2V8f2yXqtddX-HuhYJi2xIaJtu_dLR-5JDpKowaAlj9UVi07iimeucUJFHyFlQ683aPswYMQqy9dFl1whcL38WlL6HqtZnVyd5JQyfvF-m6G5fa8O4kAI5YDYxXQrbjF29dFm5cpnrlwOgbJtfVRJ-8yWY1jgujc/s1600/Bright%20Floral%20Anniversary%20AYSI315.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I started with a Mossy Meadow base and then stamped my own DSP on a piece of Basic White. I just stamped the flowers and leaves all over filling in the white spaces.</p><p> Then I stamped each flower and leaf again and then die cut them with the coordinating dies. I didn't want to cover up that gorgeous background so I used a piece of vellum as a kind of frame/anchor for the die cut flowers and leaves which I adhered with dimensionals.</p><p> The sentiment from Ringed with Nature is stamped in Mossy Meadow and also popped on dimensionals. Finally I added a few of Iridescent adhesive-backed discs in Melon Mambo. These embellishments were in the Sept.-Dec. 2023 mini catalog but are still available online for the time being! </p><p> All of the products used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Textured Floral, Ringed with Nature</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Mossy Meadow, vellum, Basic White</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Textured Floral dies, dimensionals, Iridescent adhesive-backed discs</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMKPuERGj8YZQtL_IyA27cQRSQNYZ_XNAjoAzhqpFf8dG1L7aXd9owIj5Qnwc8wVj6YwReKse-U1UEqq2pElofq8mW-6OURfpDAia63j3ESBzxLckowytIewyjBl3Bd1oO_WlTXibZs-PV8m1VTkHz_mXnx4MIVrZXHmntgW_7rJXNsRx0VokbSDNtFLL/s482/AYSI%20%23315.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="482" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMKPuERGj8YZQtL_IyA27cQRSQNYZ_XNAjoAzhqpFf8dG1L7aXd9owIj5Qnwc8wVj6YwReKse-U1UEqq2pElofq8mW-6OURfpDAia63j3ESBzxLckowytIewyjBl3Bd1oO_WlTXibZs-PV8m1VTkHz_mXnx4MIVrZXHmntgW_7rJXNsRx0VokbSDNtFLL/w400-h400/AYSI%20%23315.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-45004758826924872442024-01-28T16:32:00.002-05:002024-01-28T16:32:30.457-05:00Sophisticated Jewel Tones - Stampin' Up! Softly Sophisticated<p> I only had a small amount of time to stamp today before the football games started but I wanted to play along with the <a href="https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2024/01/hand-stamped-sentiments-color-challenge.html">Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge</a>. The colors are beautiful jewel tones that look beautiful together and I paired them with the Sale-a-Bration stamp set Softly Sophisticated. Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock and Berry Burst are a gorgeous combo aren't they?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJAFYTQBtxG5YlSLoTqHRQc5VHyfMQCdSxfwEKehs3TaKifjO2iqC6SxbGYEL0SEm1_Gqpeqrv67Wzp483wWxfYrg00g54OA3z9rrptdUznixzD6M6RAWH7UjzFoB2kdBpTLyGRD39xSRGT_S2CIIILbUsdPf7NjtPHifLnZ-KymKlkskvIKhfsklaJtN/s3742/Sophisticated%20Jewel%20Tones.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3508" data-original-width="3742" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJAFYTQBtxG5YlSLoTqHRQc5VHyfMQCdSxfwEKehs3TaKifjO2iqC6SxbGYEL0SEm1_Gqpeqrv67Wzp483wWxfYrg00g54OA3z9rrptdUznixzD6M6RAWH7UjzFoB2kdBpTLyGRD39xSRGT_S2CIIILbUsdPf7NjtPHifLnZ-KymKlkskvIKhfsklaJtN/s1600/Sophisticated%20Jewel%20Tones.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I had some scraps left from the retired All About Autumn DSP and I thought the Pretty Peacock and copper pattern would be pretty as a background. I didn't have a full sheet so I used 2 panels instead and adhered them to a Berry Burst card base.</p><p> The flowers and stems are stamped on a Tailor Made tag in Pretty Peacock and Berry Burst. The sentiment is stamped in Versamark and embossed with copper embossing powder. I used the retired Stitched Shapes dies to cut it out.</p><p> I hadn't used any Night of Navy on the card yet so clearly it was going to be an accent color at this point. I cut a small strip of scallops with the Basic Borders dies and added it to the edge of the tag. A scrap of retired Night of Navy bordered ribbon is tied at the top of the tag. And to round out the retired products on this card I had exactly 3 of the really old candy dots left in Night of Navy.</p><p> It was fun combining the free SAB stamp set with some retired odds and ends to make this card. Don't forget you can get the Softly Sophisticated stamp set and embossing folder for FREE with a $100 product purchase until February 29, 2024. Don' miss out!</p><p> All of the current products used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Softly Sophisticated (SAB)</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Berry Burst, Pretty Peacock</p><p><b>Paper: </b>Berry Burst, Basic White, Night of Navy, All About Autumn DSP (retired)</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Tailor Made Tags dies, dimensionals, copper embossing powder, Basic Borders dies, Stitched Shapes dies (retired), candy dots (retired), Night of Navy Bordered ribbon (retired)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfddC5sU8W3fHDWXR3RF93vndTwGbfIQrP2mMclY8xGN1-5a7hTmNokgFBiN4BamJ3Q4TTj3zD1uFsr_BAHmHZM0v5a0AooDBgL3o8xWU4gqn9GvKp-14s7UwbelV526di7eiaRhWXhLRq_Fa1ZvZ2_tQoJC8tZtqGgdlWXonUxL5GTuQZkXqrnQ28YNw/s320/HSS430.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="320" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfddC5sU8W3fHDWXR3RF93vndTwGbfIQrP2mMclY8xGN1-5a7hTmNokgFBiN4BamJ3Q4TTj3zD1uFsr_BAHmHZM0v5a0AooDBgL3o8xWU4gqn9GvKp-14s7UwbelV526di7eiaRhWXhLRq_Fa1ZvZ2_tQoJC8tZtqGgdlWXonUxL5GTuQZkXqrnQ28YNw/w400-h275/HSS430.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-27618017253482979592024-01-27T11:40:00.001-05:002024-01-27T11:40:43.982-05:00In the Sky Birthday - Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon<p> With February coming in just a few days I really need to stock up on birthday cards. We have 6 family birthdays to celebrate in the month and I need to be on my game to get all the cards out in the mail on time! No rest for this card maker. I used the theme challenge of "Sky" from the <a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-250-sky.html">Addicted to CAS</a> challenge to get me started on today's card. With "sky" as the theme it wasn't a far leap to pull out the new Hot Air Balloon bundle!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcP0JENczrFZtqTzv4V_zzVygFkxrlqFaZolGu5HYBYlxhh96NQruGdCrQs_AMFlE4ZF_PBwe3rZ0CkmiAe9UABqP4opamQTvHVh4V34qloO11JZ8siG5x7DQSb_Oqqyp1p2gkb_7LZykdZSZtgH4F52EkYdaMjZ39dyM9ywgJ-6Xx9MZ9mr4IKQkE-68D/s3683/In%20the%20Sky%20Birthday%20ATC250.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3228" data-original-width="3683" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcP0JENczrFZtqTzv4V_zzVygFkxrlqFaZolGu5HYBYlxhh96NQruGdCrQs_AMFlE4ZF_PBwe3rZ0CkmiAe9UABqP4opamQTvHVh4V34qloO11JZ8siG5x7DQSb_Oqqyp1p2gkb_7LZykdZSZtgH4F52EkYdaMjZ39dyM9ywgJ-6Xx9MZ9mr4IKQkE-68D/s1600/In%20the%20Sky%20Birthday%20ATC250.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> For CAS (clean and simple) cards I usually stick to a white card base to add to the 'clean' feeling and literally have "white space". But white space doesn't necessarily mean white the color, it can be open and uncluttered space on the card having nothing to do with color. So with the theme, CAS parameters and my need for masculine birthday cards I went with a Tahitian Tide card base to mimic the sky and have a nice solid background for my balloon to really pop. </p><p> I did score a 1/4" line on each side of the card front to make a sort of frame for some extra detail while still keeping it CAS. A large Basic White circle cut with the Stylish Shapes dies is the anchor for my scene. It's popped up on dimensionals.</p><p> The balloon is stamped in Real Red and Blueberry bushel and then die cut. It's also adhered on dimensionals to the side of the circle. 2 white die cut clouds balance the the other side of the circle.</p><p> Finally the sentiment is stamped on the card front in Blueberry Bushel ink and a few iridescent adhesive-backed discs in Poppy Parade (a very close match to Real Red) are added to bring a tiny bit of red to that side of the card.</p><p> I love how this one turned out and the crisp colors and clean layout are perfect for one of the many birthdays coming up!</p><p> All of the supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Hot Air Balloon</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Real Red, Blueberry Bushel</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Tahitian Tide, Basic White</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Hot Air Balloon dies, Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals, iridescent adhesive-backed discs</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHd2br56PXz225UO5o6voYyfOerk_GQJGFxvqxv1GzYzpn_ywk4TSZeO0oL4TRqaIGlbguk6pD97ROjCV39ngMAHmiO9TVAt1R7ZxPPU3B3Q18qlfWv0ly5LJq6z36SDOwn_tWFa3lYlyv3moDq8aPGnUHx0cz6x_UFG7Upxe4bYnDHSfcNQJd6OpowJmN/s320/ATCAS.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHd2br56PXz225UO5o6voYyfOerk_GQJGFxvqxv1GzYzpn_ywk4TSZeO0oL4TRqaIGlbguk6pD97ROjCV39ngMAHmiO9TVAt1R7ZxPPU3B3Q18qlfWv0ly5LJq6z36SDOwn_tWFa3lYlyv3moDq8aPGnUHx0cz6x_UFG7Upxe4bYnDHSfcNQJd6OpowJmN/w400-h400/ATCAS.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-56256338819895282542024-01-26T14:29:00.004-05:002024-01-26T14:54:49.506-05:00Let's Eat Cake - Stampin' Up! Hooray for Surprises<p> I'll admit it took me a few days of thinking about these colors before I was able to try to make anything with them. At first I thought I would take the easy way out and just use the Sale-a-Bration rewards Trusty Toolbox DSP since all 3 colors are in the papers. But in the end I decided to challenge myself and used 2 of my sets from the Jan.-April mini catalog. The colors are from the <a href="http://www.global-design-project.com/2024/01/global-design-project-429-color.html">Global Design Project challenge</a> by the way; Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon and Poppy Parade.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkHtg0qyprObZlhxX_3zHJcfPRMmfXqiGIqEpCrHfNHUx5qauz_nkozJsYIgHsAhqjCFehj89KytCFT6Nln2nkwkjikqiWPUfQutK_2y66gSQNOyKYzTDvFiCKLgepPBLRvaPqSzA3wHDj0eEM_BGB4PnXtj2bR5717zGArknLN4wfUmR3V26CZcfDuYj/s3561/Let's%20Eat%20Cake%20GDP429.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3317" data-original-width="3561" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkHtg0qyprObZlhxX_3zHJcfPRMmfXqiGIqEpCrHfNHUx5qauz_nkozJsYIgHsAhqjCFehj89KytCFT6Nln2nkwkjikqiWPUfQutK_2y66gSQNOyKYzTDvFiCKLgepPBLRvaPqSzA3wHDj0eEM_BGB4PnXtj2bR5717zGArknLN4wfUmR3V26CZcfDuYj/s1600/Let's%20Eat%20Cake%20GDP429.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div> I've found that the Hooray for Surprises stamp set and the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set/punch really work well together. The mix of images and sentiments gives a lot of mix and match options.</div><div><br /></div><div> I started with a Lost Lagoon base, then a layer of Basic White and then a layer of Lost Lagoon on which I stamped the cake from Hooray for Surprises in the same color ink. </div><div><br /></div><div> I did end up using just a tiny piece of the Trusty Toolbox DSP for the strip across the card front. The grid paper pattern is just enough to break up the darker background and give the sentiment an anchor.</div><div><br /></div><div> The sentiment border from Heartfelt Hexagon is stamped in Gray Granite, the sentiment is in Lost Lagoon and the heart is in Poppy Parade. After it was punched out I added some Poppy Parade baker's twine to the back of the label and adhered it with dimensionals. </div><div> </div><div> Since it is a birthday card I wanted to add a little bit of celebration sparkle so I added a few retired clear adhesive-backed glitter sequins around the sentiment. I'm glad I waited to try out these colors because I do like the end results. And I always need masculine birthday cards so it's a win!</div><div><br /></div><div> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stamps:</b> Hooray for Surprises, Heartfelt Hexagons</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Ink:</b> Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Poppy Parade</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Paper:</b> Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (SAB)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Accessories:</b> Heartfelt Hexagon punch, dimensionals, bakers twine (retired), clear adhesive-backed glitter sequins (retired)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECaOBlwNfuGjrR4e-Ty6GUx70_8t6Iz2kmP2Jm0EI84KPefcahy_AqX2xT39J2Cs_hx3UVGB12rZ4hYIkaZqgGftAMVMiNqwKuzxKlQKdbevM4WEcBPn6t1may-ytusqhEKqiuUPadiZwh8lhqakf7RYIX1X5STQZJRCIySosgy9owK_Hg2dVIvApSRkr/s640/GDP429.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECaOBlwNfuGjrR4e-Ty6GUx70_8t6Iz2kmP2Jm0EI84KPefcahy_AqX2xT39J2Cs_hx3UVGB12rZ4hYIkaZqgGftAMVMiNqwKuzxKlQKdbevM4WEcBPn6t1may-ytusqhEKqiuUPadiZwh8lhqakf7RYIX1X5STQZJRCIySosgy9owK_Hg2dVIvApSRkr/w400-h400/GDP429.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-85034684223894476992024-01-25T14:09:00.008-05:002024-01-25T14:09:54.907-05:00Winter Love - Stampin' Up! Snow Crystal<p> Well the weather in central Virginia keeps us on our toes! We had snow and very cold weather all last week and today it's 70 degrees and so humid that my hair thinks it's July! You really can't switch out your closet for the seasons here; you just leave your clothes piled up with no concern for what the calendar says as one day you'll be in longjohns and wool and the next capris and t-shirts. So with the crazy weather it's only fitting that I share a snowflake card on this balmy January day lol!</p><p> Two of challenges that I follow have similar themes this week so I'm sharing this one over at <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-255-inspired-by-words.html">Time Out Challenges</a> and their "winter solitude" theme as well as at <a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-275-winter.html">CAS on Friday</a> challenge with their theme of "winter".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemaTH_7CJs5lZW_n9qBZ-RD4isNSAzg4trOVHADOJQrDd1nBCIibuxc5pN4L-KRl8c-wTnnLACcgkVOZkx-k_TQDDZY-LjZKYglJMQ6gOv_ZUBv-84PYY9LOzpTXJox2odQQdWrHK4RYV2FsO_EDVvRDYcQjOn8AXCK6uw1jYOe3q0YPqCD7qiGcMEaxU/s3474/Winter%20Love%20CASF275.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="3474" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemaTH_7CJs5lZW_n9qBZ-RD4isNSAzg4trOVHADOJQrDd1nBCIibuxc5pN4L-KRl8c-wTnnLACcgkVOZkx-k_TQDDZY-LjZKYglJMQ6gOv_ZUBv-84PYY9LOzpTXJox2odQQdWrHK4RYV2FsO_EDVvRDYcQjOn8AXCK6uw1jYOe3q0YPqCD7qiGcMEaxU/s1600/Winter%20Love%20CASF275.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> This on was a doozy to try to photograph! The white plus the white sparkly embossing was just too much for my skills! Squint and pretend! I started this winter beauty with a Basic White thick base. I used the Perennial Postage dies to cut a large panel for my image. The Snow Crystal is stamped in Versamark and then embossed with the retired Shimmer White embossing powder.</p><p> I tied a piece of silver cord around the snowflake panel and then popped it all on dimensionals. The sentiment from the Ringed with Nature stamp set is stamped in Smoky Slate and punched out with a heart punch. I used my Smoky Slate stampin' write marker to lightly edge the heart with ink and then popped it with more dimensionals.</p><p> All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Snow Crystal, Ringed With Nature</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Versamark, Smoky Slate</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Basic White, Basic White thick</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Perennial Postage dies, dimensionals, silver cord, heart punch, Shimmer white embossing powder (retired)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimW77mEK9VzZ82IsZHnh7Hz5QUenS3VVpUHFOJePNew8Y3gxPiLQreSEJ9fJLxXOoLh9e-CAhP_ykzBy8naaEpuOFLyZak49ZjJSiFq8cMk4rSFCTC9EIe5B-_vPI2gy1LpdL4kngGVIzqbdZZHf-ZP-8VTKg5VkA-WBWTPJhAiDPA027AXhtGuRF1R2Y3/s320/TOC255.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimW77mEK9VzZ82IsZHnh7Hz5QUenS3VVpUHFOJePNew8Y3gxPiLQreSEJ9fJLxXOoLh9e-CAhP_ykzBy8naaEpuOFLyZak49ZjJSiFq8cMk4rSFCTC9EIe5B-_vPI2gy1LpdL4kngGVIzqbdZZHf-ZP-8VTKg5VkA-WBWTPJhAiDPA027AXhtGuRF1R2Y3/w400-h400/TOC255.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599262508092787437.post-71439327252884950732024-01-24T07:25:00.001-05:002024-01-24T07:25:00.141-05:00Patchwork Valentine - Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine<p> My card today is a 3 for 1 deal! I used the Patchwork Pieces dies to make a bright, fun background to show off the adorable bee in the Bee My Valentine stamp set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWrMqMq9WpkgPNPMmxYw1Qdp2MkaTzeVfFshG6lrP_nO9MPKCFhYn2soGuZNEyIVMe90VeAwzGJpiBiP31aAY9Ruhr-1HgA4V3yBD6VLuYMY4IrU5329XpsxxdRGXDRFhlLCKxeL1KjtbfnsA3Dp8Fc_xu4cX3eXkcgA-ur5tTjChFF8av3Qd7TNm90H9/s5314/Patchwork%20Valentine%20SUOC343.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3587" data-original-width="5314" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWrMqMq9WpkgPNPMmxYw1Qdp2MkaTzeVfFshG6lrP_nO9MPKCFhYn2soGuZNEyIVMe90VeAwzGJpiBiP31aAY9Ruhr-1HgA4V3yBD6VLuYMY4IrU5329XpsxxdRGXDRFhlLCKxeL1KjtbfnsA3Dp8Fc_xu4cX3eXkcgA-ur5tTjChFF8av3Qd7TNm90H9/s1600/Patchwork%20Valentine%20SUOC343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I pulled my main colors from the <a href="https://suochallenges.com/suoc-343-color-challenge/">SUO Challenge</a>. They want us to use some of the colors from the Bee Mine DSP so I'm using Lemon Lime Twist, Sweet Sorbet and Pool Party for the main colors of my cards.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-W_ZAEnJEmkx1reJvP2E2E6cdUVn14O6RK2MJ2Xv2jqmH6NSg6c5LrnN4QjCrojPRKgazZ9DvMegA8KV_y-RCh3YC937h8xQtV-93giRRcSZEW6AkfiJR7FAIZ3MNI06DHUNlyHlOOEVLdMrX22VM-9wXQe7VbyOLtez49hnDdqGpDQLjvXEDxN34xYY/s3451/Patchwork%20Valentine%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3154" data-original-width="3451" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-W_ZAEnJEmkx1reJvP2E2E6cdUVn14O6RK2MJ2Xv2jqmH6NSg6c5LrnN4QjCrojPRKgazZ9DvMegA8KV_y-RCh3YC937h8xQtV-93giRRcSZEW6AkfiJR7FAIZ3MNI06DHUNlyHlOOEVLdMrX22VM-9wXQe7VbyOLtez49hnDdqGpDQLjvXEDxN34xYY/s1600/Patchwork%20Valentine%201.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> To make the patchwork background I took panels of Lemon Lime Twist, Sweet Sorbet and Pool Party and gave them a little boost. The Sweet Sorbet one got stamped with hearts, the Lemon Lime Twist is embossed with the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) reward Softly Sophisticated embossing folder and the Pool Party is stamped with the honeycomb stamp.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRWvSqnkX6K1vBawGjo6YatioJAHccsnSVQlmy2zxMeyokm1eZYXm4Mz9ekSldPxQzr59ndxCPcl86Ld2P21QmgZH-1VMMMQr14RAhHynquV7zAF3krAcJ31hxNouAzLYvZ2K6KGQ7L4y5_jv97ulKfoR0l2IfQDqpfAykGJQOGHUwFJaGOr6h8fHJcv-/s3433/Patchwork%20Valentine%203.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3180" data-original-width="3433" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRWvSqnkX6K1vBawGjo6YatioJAHccsnSVQlmy2zxMeyokm1eZYXm4Mz9ekSldPxQzr59ndxCPcl86Ld2P21QmgZH-1VMMMQr14RAhHynquV7zAF3krAcJ31hxNouAzLYvZ2K6KGQ7L4y5_jv97ulKfoR0l2IfQDqpfAykGJQOGHUwFJaGOr6h8fHJcv-/s1600/Patchwork%20Valentine%203.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I die cut each panel with the Patchwork Pieces die (found in the annual catalog) and then reassembled the pieces on a panel of Basic White alternating the colors. Then the finished panels are adhered to the card fronts; one in each color.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0Woj9zICmvwy-8mGkX4j-Cg4yLJ6G4qGH8YRKQqqVV702SQ2prJcud3or7uqAr7DK1wSjvytRzhOSAyjVEkdeuqjxY5gZK1hiw0Sjh1-ZW8bwokz94Q3uswgmi5H5GF1NaVRx0BzCUlLJKKcOjJZWQyL2bHhVaFcry-VZXD36O9_S-xUXYM2l50ORYrO/s3540/Patchwork%20Valentine%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3278" data-original-width="3540" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0Woj9zICmvwy-8mGkX4j-Cg4yLJ6G4qGH8YRKQqqVV702SQ2prJcud3or7uqAr7DK1wSjvytRzhOSAyjVEkdeuqjxY5gZK1hiw0Sjh1-ZW8bwokz94Q3uswgmi5H5GF1NaVRx0BzCUlLJKKcOjJZWQyL2bHhVaFcry-VZXD36O9_S-xUXYM2l50ORYrO/s1600/Patchwork%20Valentine%202.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I used some Stylish Shapes circle die cuts that I had in my orphaned card parts bin to stamp the sentiment and heart and then popped them on dimensionals. The bees are stamped in Daffodil Delight and Memento black and the wings are Pool Party. The pieces are all punched out with the Bee Builder punch and then adhered together and popped on dimensionals to the side of the circles.</p><p> I had such a good time putting these together and they just make me smile. Little bees with heart shaped wings and antennae??? Yes please!</p><p> All of the products used to make this card can be purchased in my <a href="https://stampingwithamanda.stampinup.net/">ONLINE STORE</a>.</p><p> Thanks for looking! Did you stamp today?</p><p><b>Stamps:</b> Bee My Valentine</p><p><b>Ink:</b> Sweet Sorbet, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Memento Black</p><p><b>Paper:</b> Lemon Lime Twist, Sweet Sorbet, Pool Party, Basic White</p><p><b>Accessories:</b> Patchwork Pieces dies, Bee Builder punch, Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals, Softly Sophisticated embossing folder (SAB)</p>Amanda Mertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02444058176729071263noreply@blogger.com3