Just a Note Envelope - Stampin' Up! Full of Love

   There are 100 other things I should be doing this afternoon but my 2022-2023 Stampin' Up! annual catalog order came earlier and after checking a few things off the 'to do' list I decided to reward myself and make a quick card with some of my brand new products!

  To make it even easier I used the Color Throwdown challenge for my color inspiration.

  I told you this one was quick and just to satisfy my itch to get some ink on brand new rubber!  I used the new Full of Love set and I just love the size of this image.  It's just enough to get some coloring in and then get it on a card front.

  I stamped the image in Memento and then colored it in with Stampin' Blends in the challenge colors (listed below).  I then cut it out with a Stylish Shape square.  I layered it over a strip of the 2022-2024 In Color 6x6 DSP in the Starry Sky plaid pattern.

  Using another new set, Go To Greetings, for the sentiment I used Starry Sky ink and then cut the end to a flag and popped it on dimensionals.  I added a little Sweet Sorbet baker's twine bow as a finishing touch.

  See I told you it was a quick one!  Now I have to get back to that darn 'to do' list!

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

Stamps: Full of Love, Go To Greetings

Ink: Memento black, Starry Sky

Blends: Mint Macaron light & dark, Sweet Sorbet light & dark, Starry Sky light & dark, So Saffron light & dark, Gray Granite light

Paper: Basic White thick, Basic White, In Color 6x6 DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals, In Color Baker's twine

Artistic Colorblock - Stampin' Up! Uniquely Artistic

   I'm popping back in to share a card I just made using the newest CAS Colours & Sketches challenge.  I needed a bit of a mental health break this afternoon and the stamp room gave me the creative outlet to just take a few minutes to reset. 

  The colors for the challenge are gorgeous together and I immediately knew I wanted to pair some gold with them for a crisp, clean looking card.

 

     I'm starting with a Basic White thick card base.  To make the color blocks I cut 3 same sized pieces of cardstock in my 3 colors and using the Stamparatus and versamark ink I stamped the leaf image on all three.  Then I embossed with gold embossing powder and cut each panel in 3 equal parts so I have the color blocks to create 3 cards from the pieces.

  I adhered the 3 blocks to a piece of Basic White the same size as the original 3 pieces of cardstock. I lined up the image so it looks seamless across the 3 panels and then trimmed off any wonky or uneven edges.  It is then adhered to the card front with dimensionals.

  The sentiment from Here Together is stamped in Soft Suede and cut with the Stylish Shapes dies and popped up over a Gold (& Rose Gold) Specialty paper banner.  I added a few retired Artistry in Bloom sequins for a little bit of extra detail.

  If you missed my earlier post today about my Free Gift for online orders check it out HERE and don't miss out!  I'll only be offering this special until May 31! 

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

Stamps: Uniquely Artistic, Here Together

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede

Paper: Basic White thick, Basic White, Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Gold & Rose Gold Specialty Paper

Accessories: gold embossing powder, dimensionals, Stylish Shapes dies, sequins (retired)

 

New Catalog and Special Offer!!

   Happy new catalog day!!  There is so much to be excited about when Stampin' Up! releases a new catalog!  And I'm going to sweeten it even more by offering my customers a FREE Card Stock Sampler ring with a purchase of $40 or more (before tax/shipping).  You'll get all of the In Colors, Color Collections and Basics.  That's 53 labeled color swatches on a handy ring that you can continue to add new colors to in the future!  My local customers have been getting this perk for years and now my online stampers can receive one too!

  It's really easy to order through my Online Store here to get this useful addition to your stamping supplies.  I use mine to layout color combinations, match loose pieces of cardstock and DSP, bring to the stores to color match projects and many more!  What will you use yours for??

  I can only offer this special to customers in the US and it will only last until May 31st.  Check your wish list and order today!  

  For a chance to win one of my monthly door prizes order using Host Code: 7662WECR  Each $25 in product purchased earns one chance in the drawing!

Masculine Birthday Banners - Stampin' Up! Stylish Shapes Dies

   I needed a masculine birthday card and saw the Freshly Made Sketches challenge and thought it would be a good fit.  My end results are not quite in keeping with the challenge layout so I'm not going to share it over there but definitely wanted to give credit for the idea!  My banners ended up being too wide not leaving enough open space on one side like the sketch.  I still love how it came out and it was fun to use the large banner from the new Stylish Shapes die set.

   I did use colors from the Color Throwdown challenge though so I'll be sharing it over there.  These are great guy colors and I was so happy to have DSP for all three!

    I started with a Night of Navy base, then a layer of Basic White embossed with the Brick & Mortar embossing folder.  

  Next I cut 3 banners and then snipped the end off one side to create the space for the stamped sentiment.  I lined the banners up and adhered the pieces with dimensionals.  I added a baker's twine bow to the Crushed Curry banner before adhering.

  I really like the size of this banner die, it can be used for a larger feature on a card front, for sentiments or for trimming and just using the flagged ends.

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

Stamps: Sweet Ice Cream

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Night of Navy, Basic White, Tea Boutique DSP, Well Suited DSP (retired)

Accessories: Brick & Mortar embossing folder, Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals, baker's twine

Circled Tea Cup - Stampin' Up! Cup of Tea

   I'm playing along with the Just Add Ink challenge today.  They've got a lovely sketch with a nice big circle for the focal point.  I thought the Cup of Tea stamp set would be perfect for this one.

  I started with a Fresh Freesia base then added a layer of Tea Boutique DSP in this sweet little floral print.  I pulled the rest of my colors right from this design.

  Using the Stylish Shapes dies I first cut a Garden Green ring and then a Orchid Oasis circle in the next smallest size and popped it up on dimensionals.  I cut a plain Basic White tea cup and then stamped the green leaf and blended some Fresh Freesia ink around the edges before adhering with dimensionals.  I added a little tea bag tag with a glimmer paper heart as well as a stamped flower.

  Finally I stamped the sentiment from Through It Together in Fresh Freesia and tucked it under the edge of the flower.

  These products will all be available in the new annual catalog starting on May 3 so not long to wait!

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

Stamps: Cup of Tea, Through It Together

Ink: Fresh Freesia, Garden Green

Paper: Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Basic White, Orchid Oasis, In Color Glimmer paper, Tea Boutique DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes, Tea Cup dies, dimensionals, baker's twine

Spring Petals Thank You - Stampin' Up! Hand-Penned Petals

   I designed this sweet floral card as a thank you for a group of volunteers at my church.  I needed to make 25 of them so I kept it super simple and clean.  I love the soft spring colors which look so lovely on these flowers.  The sentiment from Inspired Thoughts is embossed in white and the background panel is embossed with the retired Subtle embossing folder.

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Stamps: Hand-Penned Petals, Inspired Thoughts

Ink: Basic Gray, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight, Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Versamark

Paper: Basic White thick, Basic White, Mint Macaron

Accessories: Penned Flower dies, Stitched So Sweetly, white embossing powder, bakers twine, dimensionals, Subtle embossing folder (retired)

Follow Your Dreams Rainbow - Stampin' Up! Rainbow of Happiness

   This is the third card we made at my last class.  I wanted to highlight the Rainbow of Happiness set since it isn't carrying over into the new annual catalog.  There's still a month left to order it so don't wait too long if it's still on your wishlist!

  I thought that an encouraging card that could be a graduation card is perfect for this time of year.  I paired the Through it Together stamp set with the rainbow and my stampers could mix and match the sentiments that they wanted.  They all fit in the cloud punch so no need to alter the design when changing the sentiment.

     This card starts with a Crumb Cake base.  Next is a piece of Pool Party that we cut the fun scallop detail along one edge and then stamped some of the Stitchery stamps in white craft ink.  It's hard to see in the photo but it adds just the right amount of texture without being too busy.  I just lined 3 of the stamps on an I block and stamped it twice.

  The rainbow is stamped and then hand cut (do you see the In Color sneak peek??).  The clouds are punched and then stamped with the sentiments in Basic Gray. The rainbow and one cloud are popped on dimensionals.

  A baker's twine bow is tied to the top of the scallop detail and a few iridescent rhinestones are added to the 2 bottom clouds.

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Stamps: Rainbow of Happiness, Stitchery, Through It Together

Ink: White Craft, Sweet Sorbet, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Basic Gray

Paper: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Basic White

Accessories: Brilliant Rainbow dies, cloud punch, baker's twine, rhinestones, dimensionals

Tropical Dad Vibes - Stampin' Up! Paradise Palms

 Our weather has been trending cooler since Tuesday but soon enough we'll be having those warm summer days and hopefully by the time Father's Day rolls around we'll be outside enjoying it all.  Whether or not you get those warm tropical breezes or just end up sweating in the humidity like us in Richmond we can make cards no matter the weather!

  We made this card at my last class and I designed it to be more of a masculine feel for either Father's day or a guy birthday.  Just switch out the sentiment for you need!

  This one starts with a Basic White thick base, then using blending brushes and a Basic White panel we added (left to right) Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Balmy Blue ink and then embossed it with the Stripes embossing folder for a fun texture.  The blended panel was then backed with a slightly larger piece of Basic Black.

  The palm tree, grassy mound and medallion strip are cut in Basic black and then layered onto the card front.

  Using the Tailored Tags die we cut a tag for our sentiment.  We stamped off the palm tree stamp in Coastal Cabana and stamped it on the background of the tag twice.  The sentiment is layered over the palm tree in Memento black.  Some black bakers twine and Sea Glass shapes are added to the tag before popping it up on dimensionals.  The Happy & Heartfelt sentiment set is wonderful for all kinds of occasions and even to mix and match with the sentiments in the Paradise Palms set.

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Stamps: Paradise Palms, Happy & Heartfelt

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Balmy Blue, Memento Black

Paper: Basic White thick, Basic White, Basic Black

Accessories: blending brushes, Stripes & Splatters embossing folders, Tailored Tag dies, Palms dies, dimensionals, black baker's twine, Sea Glass shapes