I promise this is the last Christmas card for a little bit. At least until I get my pre-order of the Holiday Catalog anyway !! This one is a 4 X 4 card. I have really become attached to the smaller cards. I used the new stamp set Watts of Occasions for this card. The little lightbulbs are simply too cute to resist.
Watts of Occasions, 143867
I probably should have given the tree a little bling, but the Foil Frenzy Designer Series Paper is so bright that I was afraid it would not even show up! This foil paper is so pretty and has a great Bling Factor! Technically the foil paper is Lemon Lime Twist. Shocking isn’t it? But it really works with whatever green you put it with.
The background for the bulb is the new Starburst Punch. It is a super addition to the Stampin’ Up! punch collection. I stamped the lightbulb in Memento Tuxedo black and colored it with the Stampin’ Write Markers. The sentiment is from the set as well. It is stamped in Daffodil Delight and backed with Real Red. Such a simple card!
MEASUREMENTS:
Always Artichoke = 8 X 4
Daffodil Delight = 3 3/4 X 3 3/4
DSP = 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
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I have carried the Christmas Spirit over into August. This set was my favorite from last year’s Holiday Catalog and I am just thrilled that it carried over into the New Annual Catalog. It is the Star of Light stamp set and Starlight Thinlits. Here is my card.
Star Of Light , 142110
You will probably laugh, but this is an updated version of the card that I used as my Christmas cards last year. I just exchanged last year’s Island Indigo for Dapper Denim. But I did not have the beautiful DSP last year. I believe the Color Theory Designer Series Paper almost outshines the star. I am in love with this entire pack but especially the crackled sheets.
I stamped the star and starry tale in Dapper Denim . The star and sentiment are on Shimmery White Card stock. The star is cut with the thinlits and popped up with a dimensional. I added a rhinestone to the center for some extra bling. The sentiment is from the same stamp set and is stamped in Smoky Slate. I stamped it in the center of a strip and then layer it over the corner of the DSP and trimmed it off. I really like the look.
For the look of this card, it is actually very quick and easy to put together. I hope you like it as much as I do and will give it a try.
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Today’s card is a First for my blog, and not many more than that for my card making history. It is a No Stamping card! (At least on the outside). Shocking I know….. But I had been playing with the Sunshine Wishes stamp set and had an idea for a card utilizing the flower die cut. That didn’t work out, which unfortunately happens sometime. But I kept going and ended up with this card.
Sunshine Wishes, 141489
I fell in love with the background designer series paper! It is from the Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper pack. All the sheets in the pack are amazing. But this one just jumped out at me. So instead of a blue background for my flower, I have Tranquil Tide.
There is a little of the Soft Sky in the DSP as well, and I feel like it softens the deepness of the Tranquil Tide for a beautiful combination. The Daffodil Delight was a must for the flower, but I shifted tradition a bit and went with a Soft Sky heart. I must confess that I originally thought the yellow (butterfly???) at the bottom , was a small flower. I really am not sure which it is. I started questioning it after I had placed it on the card. So, no going back!!
I used the Multi-purpose Adhesive Sheets for the die cuts. I know it is on backorder, but it is worth it’s weight in gold for adhering intricate pieces. Without it I would have a mess of glue everywhere!
I hope you enjoyed my No Stamping Card today. I very much appreciate your comment
I have another cute little 4 X 4 card for you today. This one is very flexible in terms of giving. I love these kind of cards. Sometimes you just need a “note” to send or give. Both of the stamp sets I used for this card are the ones that you should consider for staples in your collection. They are great sentiments and backgrounds to build on. The background and flowers are from the Host Rewards Set – Background Bits. And the sentiment is from the set Better Together.
Background Bits, 144029
I love using bright colors and soft colors together. This card makes me think of the Day Lillies that I have in my backyard. The rusty/orange color are always so bright and cheerful. That was my color inspiration.
I realize that is way more colors than normal! I sort of got carried away 🙂 But I believe they work well together. The base of the card is the NEW Thick Very Vanilla card stock (Yay!) with Cajun Craze as the strong layer. The background stamping is all Sahara Sand. The geometric lines are full strength Sahara Sand and the writing is stamped off once Sahara Sand. The flowers are colored with markers on the stamp. I used the Calypso Coral to totally color the flower portion and then just swiped the Daffodil Delight over the tip. Be sure to wipe the tip of your marker each time after doing this technique. Otherwise you would end up just swiping the Calypso Coral again.
I did not want to add another layer to the focal point. So I took the Cajun Craze marker and ran the side of it around the edge of the card stock. It adds color there and is more controlled that sponging and less bulky than another layer of card stock.
Thank you so much for visiting today. I hope you like the card and the little techniques I mentioned.
I have a bright Christmas Card for you today to end the Bonus Days and Christmas In July specials for this month. It does not seem like we are heading into August tomorrow. The information on both of the specials are at the bottom of the post. But let’s get to the card first.
Oh, What Fun, 140386
Obviously the designer series paper dictated the color combination of Real Red and Garden Green. This paper is Be Merry Designer Series Paper in the annual catalog. I promise it is a Must Have!! Every sheet is beautiful, front and back.
The designer paper did most of the work for me on this card. I added to it by stamping the ornaments and the sparkle which came from the Carols of Christmas stamp set. The Oh, What Fun came from the stamp set of the same name. And that is that! So super simple and quick to make. This would make an awesome Christmas card to make multiples of.
And now to the It’s Almost The Last Minute time…… The First specials are for a $5.00 coupon for every $50.00 order you place in July. You can use the coupon for your August Order. And there is no limit to how many $5.00 coupons you can get. The Second, and best, special is the Starter Kit bonus price! For the basic $99.00 starter kit, you will get $125.00 worth of product. AND for one more day, you will get an additional $72.00 worth of products in SU’s Tool Kit. (It includes 2 of the D clear blocks, a pack of Grid Paper, a Snail Adhesive, a Bone Folder, and Paper Snips. Plus the new in the Holiday Catalog stamp set named Carols of Christmas! Wow!! This is an awesome deal. Plus you would be joining my team and becoming part of the wonderful group of InKing Royalty, which is led by Brian King. Please give me a call and let’s discuss this.
JULY IS BONUS MONTH: For the month of July, for every $50.00 you spend, before tax and S&H, you will receive a $5.00 coupon. You can redeem the coupon on any order in August. There are no limits to how many coupons you can earn. But your order of $50.00 must be in one order. It cannot be 2 $25.00 orders.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY !!! If you have every considered joining Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator , or thought what a great deal the Starter Kit is, Now Is The Time to really check it out!! During Christmas in July, you not only get the regular Starter Kit for the low price of $99.00 (where you receive $125.00 of product), but you get what SU is calling the Basic Tool Kit. This includes a pack of grid paper, paper snips, a bone folder, 2 of the D size clear stamping blocks, a snail adhesive, PLUS the new, not even released yet: Carols of Christmas Stamp Set. So you are getting, at NO additional cost, all the tools you need to get started, plus this new stamp set. The stamp set will be in the Holiday Catalog coming out in September. WOW!! you are now receiving almost $200.00 worth of products for the original $99.00. And I promise you that there are no fees or penalties if you decide not to continue as a demonstrator after you get the kit. But if you did decide to give it a try, you would be one of my team members, and an InKing Royalty team member. This is the best group of stampers around. So if you are at all interested, please contact me and let’s discuss everything.
I have a cute little 4 X 4 card for you today. It is a nice little card that could be used for any reason and wold be a super “Random Act of Kindness” card. I used the wonderful stamp set Jar of Love. It is one of my favorite sets and I was so happy that it carried over into the new catalog.
Jar of Love, 141587
This is a Smile card to me. It is quick, simple, and brings a smile to the recipient (and the giver)! My color combination came from the fish and jar.
The water in the fish jar is Soft Sky and I felt it was needed behind the white layer to soften the brightness of Pacific Point. The hearts on the Pacific Point layer are from Jar of Love as well. The wavy line was hand drawn using the Pacific Point Stampin’ Write Marker. And that is a sweet and cute card that anyone would appreciate receiving.
Thank you for stopping by today. I very much appreciate your time. Please don’t forget that the 2 Wonderful Specials for July are running out of time. Both the Bonus Days and Christmas In July end on July 31st. Contact me for more details.
JULY IS BONUS MONTH: For the month of July, for every $50.00 you spend, before tax and S&H, you will receive a $5.00 coupon. You can redeem the coupon on any order in August. There are no limits to how many coupons you can earn. But your order of $50.00 must be in one order. It cannot be 2 $25.00 orders.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY !!! If you have every considered joining Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator , or thought what a great deal the Starter Kit is, Now Is The Time to really check it out!! During Christmas in July, you not only get the regular Starter Kit for the low price of $99.00 (where you receive $125.00 of product), but you get what SU is calling the Basic Tool Kit. This includes a pack of grid paper, paper snips, a bone folder, 2 of the D size clear stamping blocks, a snail adhesive, PLUS the new, not even released yet: Carols of Christmas Stamp Set. So you are getting, at NO additional cost, all the tools you need to get started, plus this new stamp set. The stamp set will be in the Holiday Catalog coming out in September. WOW!! you are now receiving almost $200.00 worth of products for the original $99.00. And I promise you that there are no fees or penalties if you decide not to continue as a demonstrator after you get the kit. But if you did decide to give it a try, you would be one of my team members, and an InKing Royalty team member. This is the best group of stampers around. So if you are at all interested, please contact me and let’s discuss everything.
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