Happier Hello Fox - Stampin' Up! Happier Than Happy

   My card today is one in which I combined two challenges and the end result might be a case of too much for it's own good!  lol! But I'll let you be the judge of that! I used the Global Design Project colors and the Just Add Ink choose two challenge.  

  The JAI challenge of just choose two the choices are heat embossing, stenciling and texture paste.  I chose stenciling with the colors stenciled on the edge of the Basic White panel and the sentiment is heat embossed.  Not sure if they were looking for more embossing but I tried a bunch of different things and none of them worked (see what I mean about maybe less is more??!).

  I used the new Happier Than Happy stamp set to create the little scene in the circle.  I stamped the mushroom along the bottom of a Pale Papaya Stylish Shapes circle in Pale Papaya, stamped one tree in Pool Party and then cut another out of the same cardstock.   The fox is stamped in Calypso Coral and popped up over the other elements.

  The circle is popped on the card front over a narrow strip of Butterfly Kisses DSP and I added a few retired sequins and retired candy dots to accent the sides.

  This card was definitely a challenge but one that I think I made harder on myself than it needed to be!  It just goes like that sometimes doesn't it?

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

Stamps: Happier Than Happy, Go To Greetings

Ink: Pale Papaya, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Versamark

Paper: Basic White thick, Basic White, Pale Papaya, Pool Party, Butterfly Kisses DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Happy Forest dies, dimensionals, white embossing powder, blending brushes, Adorning Designs masks (retired), sequins (retired), candy dots (retired)

 

 

Hello There Letter - Stampin' Up! Full of Love

   After doing some business-y stamping stuff this morning I rewarded myself with some creative stamping time!  I'm using the new Full of Love stamp set again.  These little flowers and the sweet envelopes are just so cute.  When I showed this card to my husband he thought it must have taken a long time to color in.  Not at all!  The flowers are all kind of small so it takes no time at all with my Blends!  And since I used a limited color palette there iwasn't much dithering over what colors to use!

  The colors are from the TGIF Challenge which is to use Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya and Soft Succulent.  These are all still current In Colors so definitely don't over look them because they are beautiful together and with other colors!

  This one starts with a Soft Succulent base, then a layer of Basic White embossed with the Gingham embossing folder.  Next I pulled three different DSPs (listed below) all in Fresh Freesia with like sized prints and used the Stitched Rectangle dies to cut one of each pattern.

  Next, the Stylish Shapes circles are used to give a base to the focal element with a larger circle in Soft Succulent and a smaller one in Basic White.  I added a Pale Papaya Open Weave ribbon in a fork bow as an embellishment.

  I stamped the floral envelope image in Basic Gray then colored in with Blends markers in the challenge colors.  I added clear Wink of Stella on the envelope but it doesn't show in the photo.  It's a pretty subtle shimmer just right for these colors.  Then I fussy cut the image and popped it up on dimensionals.

  Finally I stamped the 'hello there' sentiment in Fresh Freesia ink right on the DSP.

  I love how this turned out and I am having such a good time designing with new supplies.  Thanks to TGIF Challenge for the inspiration!

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

Stamps: Full of Love

Ink: Basic Gray, Fresh Freesia

Paper: Soft Succulent, Basic White, Tea Boutique DSP, Butterfly Kisses DSP

Blends: Pale Papaya light & dark, Soft Succulent light & dark, Fresh Freesia light & dark

Accessories: Gingham embossing folder, Stitched Rectangle dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Open Weave ribbon, dimensionals

Crafty Basket Hello - Stampin' Up! Cheerful Basket

   I'm back with a project using more brand new products from the 2022-2023 Stampin' Up! Annual catalog!  I used the Cheerful Basket bundle along with some new embellishments!

  My layout came from the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  The focal point to the one corner was perfect for the basket of crafty supplies!

  I cut out the basket in Soft Suede and Crumb Cake.  Then I stamped the image in Basic Gray and colored them with Blends.  They are both popped up on dimensionals over a watercolored Pool Party shadow.  The Basic White cardstock was first embossed with the retired Tasteful Textile embossing folder.

  The sentiment from Go To Greetings is stamped in Orchid Oasis and cut out with the smallest circle in the Stylish Shapes dies. 

  A few Matte Decorative dots in Orchid Oasis and a bit of Metallic Woven ribbon also in Orchid Oasis finish off the details.  

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

Stamps: Cheerful Basket, Go To Greetings

Ink: Pool Party, Orchid Oasis, Basic Gray

Blends: Pool Party light & dark, Orchid Oasis light & dark, Highland Heather light & dark

Paper: Pool Party, Orchid Oasis, Basic White, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Accessories: Full Basket dies, dimensionals, Matte Decorative dots, Metallic Woven ribbon, Stylish Shapes dies

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