Welcome to the Pals June, 2018 Blog Hop. This month we’re going to Pick a “B”. Projects for Babies, Birthdays or Brides, that is. Be on the look out for creations using new products from Stampin’ Up!
You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
For today’s Hop, I chose to do a Masculine Birthday. I send more Birthday cards than any other and sometimes masculine ones are just really difficult to get the right look I believe. Well, now that is a little easier! There are a couple of stamp sets in this new SU catalog that are great for anyone, but especially for creating masculine cards. The Rooted In Nature set and bundle is one of those. Here is the card I made.
Rooted In Nature Bundle, 148353
There is quite a lot of background design going on. It seems more in the photo than in person, LOL!!! I was going for a bit of vintage/rustic look. Did you catch my innuendo on the card? The slice of tree with the rings showing which means the age of the tree and then the sentiment “One More Year”. Okay, sometimes I am not as humorous as I think I am 🙂
I did use a great little trick on the sentiment though. The full sentiment is “On one more year” from the Sunshine Sayings , which is a builder type word set. I used masking tape to cover the “ON” while I was inking and then removed it and stamped to get only the wording I wanted.
I will say that this is the first time in ages that I have torn and sponged the edges of the paper. I remember why I like that look and added texture it gives. This was my first time using the Shaded Spruce color from the revamp. I have to say that I love it. It is a deep, but bright, green.
Thank you so much for visiting my page on the Blog Hop. I greatly appreciate it. All of the supplies I used are listed at the bottom of the page.
Now it’s time to use the Blog Hop Line-up below to see which “B” the rest of my Pals are using. Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations.
Mark your calendars for July 11, 2018 for our annual Pattern Party featuring projects using favorite Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers and coordinating embellishments.. Don’t miss it!
Today’s card is a WOW! card. To me it is anyway. I made it using the video from Dawn Griffith. You can see the video HERE. She is a fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. One of the things that makes this card special for me, is that you are making 2 cards. So many times I make one and then halfway through the process think to myself “why did I not just make 2 of this card?”. I am working on that! So here is the card.
Stitched All Around, 146632
One of the things I love about this card is using both sides of the DSP! The card I made yesterday was using both sides as well. I love that!!! You can see yesterday’s card HERE. And next shows the card with the bellyband removed and the flaps open.
Remember in the top section I said that you automatically make 2 cards in this card making process? The only difference in the two cards is the way they open. So picture the point of the triangle is to the left on this card when totally open. The other piece would be with the point on the right. Or you can fold the sections however you want to!!!
Thank you for stopping by today! I greatly appreciate it. All of the supplies I used are listed at the bottom of the post. And if you do not currently have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator you use, I would love to assist you. If you need one of the new catalogs, just contact me from the button up at the top of the page.
It is still a great time to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I would love to have you join my team. A great perk for demonstrators this time of year is getting to see the new catalog first. Then we get to order and play with the new products a month early. For me, that is one of the best parts of being a SU Demonstrator. Of course, the discount helps! If you are interested, please contact me and let’s talk.
The Stampin’ Up! Share What You Love Designer Series Paper is by far my favorite of all time!! I have used it several times since I received my Pre-Order for the new catalog. And I cannot stop using it. I may need intervention! But in addition to the AWESOME paper, I am showcasing a new fold. Or it could be a new cut, or both! Here it is and then I will explain what I mean.
Abstract Impressions, 147513
That DSP just shines! Actually it really does shine. This is one of the sheets that has a pearlized look to some of the flowers. The little pearls in the flower centers are the Share What You Love Artisan Pearls. They are just too cute!
The Fold/Cut is a little different. Since the DSP is card stock weight, it can serve as a card base without feeling flimsy. To achieve this look, I cut the Smoky Slate card stock to 5 1/2 X 8 1/2. I scored it at 4 1/4, the normal folding point for an A2 card. But I did not stop there. I went back to my cutter and with the score line at 3/4 on the trimmer ruler , I cut off the rest of the panel. (And I was able to use that cut piece to make the top layer with a bit leftover.)
The DSP is cut to 4 1/4 X 5 1/2. I burnished my fold on the Smoky Slate layer and placed adhesive on the inside of the 3/4 section. Then all I had to do was line up the DSP with the rest of the base and fold the small section over on top of it. Easy Peasy and perfect alignment. An added bonus is that when you open the card, you get to see the other side of this beautiful DSP!! WooHoo!! That is always a problem for me when the DSP is gorgeous on both sides. I hate to hide one of them. With this Cut/Fold, I do not have to hide either side.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog today! I greatly appreciate it and would be happy to answer any questions if I was not very clear on the instructions. I have listed all of the products used at the bottom of the post. I hope you have a great rest of your day!
It is still a great time to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I would love to have you join my team. A great perk for demonstrators this time of year is getting to see the new catalog first. Then we get to order and play with the new products a month early. For me, that is one of the best parts of being a SU Demonstrator. Of course, the discount helps! If you are interested, please contact me and let’s talk.
Today I have once again used the Cake Soiree stamp set. I have paired it with the fabulous Gorgeous Grape from the Color Revamp. This is a beautiful color and if you are a fan of purples, then this one is definitely for you.
Cake Soiree, 145745
Please forgive the smudge under the cake! Somehow by simply laying on my craft table waiting for me to take the photograph it got a smudge! I cannot even blame it on one of the cats!!
I colored the cake with the Stampin’ Blends. And WOOHOO they are back in stock to catch up on the backorders and I am anxiously awaiting the availability of the additional colors. I do LOVE the Stampin’ Blends. The background layer of Pear Pizzaz is embossed with the Ruffled Impressions Embossing Folder. This gives almost a 3D effect in person.
There are three new items on this card as well. The 5/8″ Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, which comes in Whisper White and Very Vanilla, and the Detailed Trio Punch. Both are awesome! The ribbon is very easy to work with and added just enough of an additional element. The Detailed Trio Punch is super! It punches the little flower you see here. It also punches a ribbon hole as well as is a corner rounder. And it is super easy to use. If you had the trio punch from a few years ago, it might have been a little difficult to actually punch. At least mine was. This one is super easy and I love the little flower! As well as the corner rounder since the old one retired. Oh…..I forgot the 3rd item. It is the Share What You Love Pearls. And they are gorgeous. I added several of them to my cake and the flowers.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you like this card. I see it as a birthday or a bridal shower. All of the supplies I have listed at the bottom of the page. I hope you have a great rest of your day!
It is still a great time to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I would love to have you join my team. A great perk for demonstrators this time of year is getting to see the new catalog first. Then we get to order and play with the new products a month early. For me, that is one of the best parts of being a SU Demonstrator. Of course, the discount helps! If you are interested, please contact me and let’s talk.
I am Celebrating You for a Birthday Card. But I am really celebrating the Stamparatus! WooHoo!! I really love that Stampin’ Up! made some awesome additions to a stamping tool that we all love. My card today uses the Stamparatus to make a wreath from a regular flower. There are several videos out showing how to make the template. I am not going to recreate the wheel so I will just explain a little and show you my card.
Stamparatus, 146276
Isn’t that Daisy Wreath just adorable? And it only takes a couple of minutes to get it stamped in a perfect circle. The little daisy from the Daisy Delight stamp set is a two-step stamp. I stamped first with Crushed Curry and then did the solid stamp with Flirty Flamingo.
The sentiment is from Hand Delivered. It is my favorite of the new Host Rewards stamp sets. It is extremely versatile and just darn cute! And I am sure you recognize the designer series paper as the Share What You Love Specialty DSP. I see myself going through several packs of this over the upcoming year.
OK to the wreath. I took a piece of Thick Very Vanilla cardstock to make my template. I did not measure it but it was probably 6 X 6. Using the largest of the non scalloped Layering Squares (approximately 2 7/8) I placed it in the center of the 6 X 6 and cut it out with the Big Shot. I then turned it so it was like a diamond and centered it again over the square that I had just cut. Once you have that cut out , you are ready to go.
This card began as just an experiment to see how my lining up of the cuts were. So I used the square that was first cut out. You place the now template on the stamparatus and secure it. Insert the square back into the square hole and place your stamp in the center top of the square. Ink, stamp, turn your square to the diamond position (I rotated counter-clockwise each time) ink, stamp, repeat. And you end up with a perfect circle! Who Knew!!! I am in love all over again with the Stamparatus
Thank you for visiting with me today! I really appreciate it and one of these days I will create my first video and I will not be sending you off to someone else’s video. All of the products I used are listed at the bottom of the page. I hope you will give this a try. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!
It is still a great time to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I would love to have you join my team. A great perk for demonstrators this time of year is getting to see the new catalog first. Then we get to order and play with the new products a month early. For me, that is one of the best parts of being a SU Demonstrator. Of course, the discount helps! If you are interested, please contact me and let’s talk.
Yesterday’s Bike Ride card was a small centered focal point. Today is basically the same, without a sentient, and very unintentional. I have played with the Cake Soiree stamp set and from the large set I chose one little stamp. I suppose I am in “small” mode this week!
Cake Soiree, 145745
I believe that the Designer Series Paper, Tranquil Texture, is more prominent than the stamped gift. I really, really love this paper and combination of colors. I stamped the package onto the DSP and then colored the flowers using the Stampin’ Blends. (Which are back in supply! WooHoo!!) I used the colors from the DSP for my blending.
I wanted this to be just a cute card and decided not to add a sentiment. To help enhance the center, I added the Berry Burst Metallic Edge Ribbon for some shine and bold color. I also added the silver/white baker’s twine for the package bow. I know the colors seem a tad dark, but the dark layers of the card are the returning favorite Blackberry Bliss. The base of the card is one of the New colors, Balmy Blue. It is a really nice and soft blue.
Thank you for visiting with me again today. I very much appreciate it. All of the supplies I used are listed at the bottom of the page. You can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store.
Reminder: The current catalog as well as the Occasions Catalog end on May 31st. That is only a couple of days away. If there are items that you are interested in grab them now, and they may already be sold out. ALSO….. if there are bundled products that you love, even if they are carrying over, they will not be bundled any longer. So get them now and save the 10% for another purchase!!
It is still a great time to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I would love to have you join my team. A great perk for demonstrators this time of year is getting to see the new catalog first. Then we get to order and play with the new products a month early. For me, that is one of the best parts of being a SU Demonstrator. Of course, the discount helps! If you are interested, please contact me and let’s talk.
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