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Today’s card is a Lovely & Sweet card. Plus it is a fairly quick one. The mix of Lovely & Sweet with the amazing matching DSP is wonderful.
Papers
The papers are the star of this card. But not for the reason you would think. Generally I pick colors from the DSP. This card was originally designed around the floral image. It is part of one of the Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper prints. Having a matching Die to cut out the image is Fabulous!! And I think one of the best ideas Stampin’ Up! has incorporated into their Suites of products.
The image was Die cut and then colored softly. I didn’t want the colors to overpower the gold outline of the design. And to match the gold, I added the layer of Wild Wheat behind that was embossed using the Crosshatch folder from the Basics Embossing Folders that are an Online Exclusive. This is a favorite background as it works with anything. And finally to pull out the center of the flower, I added a Deckled Circle cut from Berry Burst card stock.
Stamp and Die Bundle
The Lovely & Sweet Bundle is a mix of sweet sentiments and flowers to compliment the DSP. With matching Dies that not only work with the stamps, but the paper as well, it is a keeper. The stamped image of the flower, I cut from paper, has the proper flower name. It looks like Prune in the writing. And since I am not a horticulture person I Googled it. Come to find out this is an Almond Tree. I was surprised as that is not what the name sounded like. But it made it easy to color based on the photo in my Google search.
The simple sentiment is from the stamp set as well. With all of the business of the other components, I opted to keep this part very simple. I stamped with Berry Burst and then just angle cut the ends. It is a little larger than I would normally do that size sentiment. But a smaller one got lost.
Finishes
There are simple finishes for this card as it has quite a bit of layers and dimension. I added Burlap ribbon from the Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo. Then had to add a touch of Bling. There are a scattering of the Gold pearls from the Festive Pearls embellishments. I wanted another gold to match the flower outline.
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The card I have today is one made from a card sketch I received at Stampin’ Up! Convention. One of the wonderful additions to the next catalog is a line of sketches for you to use for inspiration. The one I am using was circles and I have changed it to hexagon shapes.
Stamp and Punch Bundle
The Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle is one I love. Punches are generally my preference for quick cards. And that was what I was going for here. As I mentioned above, this card is a copy of a sketch, except think circles where my hexagons are. I am aware that my angled layers are not for everyone. I am fine with cattywampus placement and I know several stampers who much prefer everything evenly spaced. Sorry for those of you who are cringing !!! LOL!!!
The stamps are all from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set with the exception of the banner sentiment. That sentiment is from Notes of Nature stamp set. I cut both pieces, the flower and the love & hugs layers with the matching Hexagon Punch. The banner is clipped on each end with paper snips.
Papers and Colors
This card base is a Basic White one to highlight the DSP colors. The soft pastel stripes layer is from the Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper. All of the other colors are pulled from that paper of course. I added a layer behind the DSP of Fresh Freesia card stock. And stamped with Azure Afternoon and Pool Party, with the flower petals being Highland Heather Blends.
To finish the colors, I added the yellow twine from the Baker’s Three Color Pack. This was the added pop and texture the card needed. Of course I have to add bling. In this case it is more pastel colors instead of bright and shiny. The scattering of little dots are from the Rainbow Dots embellishments. I used ones matching the DSP and that would show well.
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I am home from the Stampin’ Up! Convention. And a wonderful time was had by all!! Having an in person full convention was awesome. Stampin’ Up! knows how to put on a party and it was so fun. Nothing beats the atmosphere to get everyone in a great mood. And ranking right at the top is seeing friends from all over the country. I am tired and very happy!! Oh, you are going to LOVE the new products in the Annual Catalog!! I feel like I have already worn out my copy.
To get back into the routine, I have my swap card to share with you today. It is the card I swapped in our group. Later in the week I will share the ones I received with you. My card showcases the Nature’s Sweetness DSP as the star.
Papers
The paper is the star of this card in my opinion. I love these sheets from the Natures Sweetness Designer Series Paper. By using two thin strips of the DSP, I was able to get more cards and showcase the two complimentary pieces. As I made these cards, I became more in love with these two colors of card stock.
The Pebbled Path card stock seems to have a little bit of sheen to it and looks very rich with the Wild Wheat. I do love the Wild Wheat. And I love stamping with it, although I did not stamp with it here. When I first saw these two In Colors last year I would have never thought of them as having a touch of elegance. After this card, I think can be very elegant. Especially when paired with the touch of Vellum card stock. The Vellum piece was the finishing touch to bring this card together. That final “this is it” took a while!!
Stamps
The sentiments are the only stamping on this card. And that feels a bit strange. The sentiment on the front is from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set. We should definitely share more love to our friends and family. And this little sentiment does it in such a sweet way. I failed to show the inside of the card. That sentiment is from the Notes of Nature stamp set and says “Thanks for making me smile”. I also added the splatter stamp from Notes of Nature in the Wild Wheat ink, but stamped off. It mimics the gold splatter on the DSP.
Dies
The Die set used is from the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. There are layering dies in an oblong design and these fabulous circles. These circles seem to have just enough size difference to show off the details of each layer. I really did have a difficult time figuring out a finish for this card regarding the sentiment. After deciding on the Wild Wheat behind the Basic White sentiment, it still needed something. The Vellum card stock was the answer and happily it shows the detail of the die as well as the card stock.
Finishes
This card has quite a bit of highlights between the layered sentiment and the gold of the DSP. But there still must be bling! I added a single gold pearl from the Festive Pearls embellishments. Yes it was difficult for me to only add one bling! However I added a bit more bling by making a small bow from the Gold & Silver Simply Elegant Trim. That little thin bow was the final touch.
Measurements
The Pebbled Path card base is cut 4 1/4 X 11, scored and folded at 5 1/2. Wild Wheat makes a thin border layer and is cut 3 7/8 X 5 1/8. The left panel is cut 2 X 5, with the right panel at 1 3/4 X 5. I opted for two different sizes to make cutting faster.
The Retiring List / Last Chance List will be available this afternoon. I will make an extra post to share that with you as soon as I can.
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Before I get to today’s card, I want to let you know that I will be absent for the rest of the week. I am attending the Stampin’ Up! Convention in Houston. This is the first full convention since pre-Covid and I could not be more excited!! Seeing other demonstrator friends from around the country creates tons of excitement. Plus we get to see the upcoming Annual Catalog early! Oh My !!! But I will be back with you on Monday. Hubby is staying home with the kitties to keep everyone here happy.
Today’s card is a great use of DSP strips. I made this for my club and there are eight members. This can be a bit difficult in using DSP to have enough. However with these strips that is not a problem!
Paper
The paper to create these strips was the beginning of the card. I had the strips idea and in looking through all of the DSP, I stopped when I came to the Forever Love Designer Series Paper. These Pretty Peacock and gold designs are beautiful! There was debate on doing a mix of colors, but I decided this was the best option. I love the same color with just the change of design on each.
The layer of Very Vanilla measures 4 X 5 1/4. Each of the strips is 4 X 1 1/4. And I just eyeballed the placement of the middle one. (With a little help from the grid paper!!) Then added the top and bottom pieces. (Note: To be safe, add the strips to the Very Vanilla prior to adhering the Vanilla tot he card base. This allows you to easily trim your strips if they are a tad long.) To continue with the tone on tone colors, I added the focal layers in the same colors.
Dies
These wonderfully shaped layers for the focal area are the Nested Essentials Dies. They are the second and third from smallest size. I love the different shape from circles and squares. And the stitching around the edges is just enough decoration. I will note that I found it easier to die cut the Very Vanilla piece prior to stamping. It was easier for me to place the flower knowing how much room I had. Since I tend to use scraps for this size cut, I was afraid I would stamp and then not have enough space to die cut.
Stamps
The stamps are not the last thing I generally mention. In this case, it is not the star of the show! This pretty rose is from the Adoring Hearts stamp set. The size was perfect for the space and it is detailed enough to be just right. I colored it using Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends for the flower and Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends for the leaves and stem. There is no sentiment because I thought this card could be used for any occasion. And changing the paper would make this layout great for anything as well. I did stamp the inside, but again no sentiment there This one will wait for the perfect occasion.
Finishes
To finish off the card did not require much at all. I added a couple of the Iridescent Foil Gems since they include gold in the little dot. And I placed a swirl of Gold Elegant Trim behind the card. This was to highlight more of the gold foil. Some of my club ladies opted to leave off the trim and it looked great that way as well. Let me know what you think!
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The card I have for you today was a total surprise when finished. And that is a very Happy Surprise. This is really outside of my comfort zone and I love the outcome.
Stamps 1
This card utilized A Lot of stamps. It may be an all time record! But it was so fun to create and see it come to life. The majority of the stamps are from the Hills Of Tuscany stamp set. This is one that I overlooked a couple of times in the Mini Catalog. I am so happy that I finally ordered it. These stamps are distinctive, which means they have lighter sections in each stamp.
To create the Hills, I used the large hill stamp. It is inked with Lost Lagoon Ink and randomly stamped across the lower half of the card. I went from one side of the layer to the other. And even turned the stamp upside down to fill in spaces. The outcome, surprisingly, reminds me of rolling hills. Next came the clouds in Balmy Blue, followed by the trees. The tree stamp is three trees together. They are stamped using Shaded Spruce and the lighter ones are where I stamped twice without re-inking.
Stamps 2 & 3
The sentiment is from the fabulous Perennial Postage stamp set for set number 2. I love the message, but also the mix of fonts. And the last stamp set is the Painted Lavender set. The Gorgeous Grape flowers are from that set. As is the greenery behind them. I wanted the flowers to pop more than the greenery, so I stamped the greenery in the same Lost Lagoon as the hills.
Papers and Finishes
There is no Designer Series Paper for the second day ! Oh My!!! 🙂 However, the Gorgeous Grape really pops the flowers from the scene and that is enough. I must confess that I had intended for the layer to be Lost Lagoon and accidentally pulled Pool Party instead. When I realized my mistake, I decided I liked the Pool Party.
To complete the card I punched the sentiment from Pool Party with the larger oval of the Double Oval Punch. Behind it I placed two little strips of the Orchid Oasis Metallic Ribbon. I love this ribbon and all of the colors available! The final touch is a scattering of the beautiful Purple Shimmer Dots.
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Today’s card showcases two of the gorgeous, and bright, 2022-2024 In Colors. I love bright colors and generally lean towards that family of colors. If you love these colors then now is the time to grab them. They will be retiring at the end of this Annual Catalog. That time is fast approaching as it ends April 30th. That is not far away!
Stamps and Matching Dies
This card is cased from a layout Mary Fish showcased last week. I made a few changes, which is proper, and love the outcome. The boldness of the “Sending” definitely jumps out at you. I really did not intend for the tag to be quite so large. But when that is what fits then you have to go with it. And I do like it now.
The sentiment, both parts, is from the Sending Smiles stamp set. Actually all of the images are from that set. I stamped the stem of the flower directly onto the Parakeet Party with Parakeet Party Ink. That was not what I cared to pop out, so it works perfectly. The flower is stamped on a scrap and cut using the matching Die set. (They are no longer a bundle, but both still available in the Annual Catalog). The Die set is named simply Sending Dies.
Tag
The fabulous tag is from a different Die set. It is the Tailor Made Tags Dies. There are two different tag sets with different edges to them. This is the largest of one of those sets. I really like the stitching, and the edges near the hole are pretty.
Papers
There is no Designer Series Paper on this card! That is shocking I know. LOL!!! But with the brightness of the Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide it really was not needed. I do love this layout with the two larger center colors and will be using it again.
Finishes
The Tahitian Tide Metallic Ribbon is almost the star of the show. This ribbon is available in all of the 2022-2024 In Colors. I have them all and use them regularly. They pair great with a lot of the regular colors and not just these In Colors. Sadly the ribbon will retire when the colors do. 🙁 I may be stocking up on these!
The other finish is one that I thought had carried over and is not in stock. So hopefully you have something similar to use, or happen to have these. It is the Adhesive Glitter Sequins. The colors are perfect to match my bright colors. I added a large one to the center of the flower and a small matching one to dot the “i” in Sending. Then there are three of the green lined up on the Tahitian layer. It gives great Bling to the card!
Bonus
This card was the second version I made. For the first one I fussy cut the sentiment instead of using the tag. It is ok but not as exciting as the tag. You do see more of the flower stem in this first version. I am sharing it with you as a Bonus Card! Let me know what you think.
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Today’s card is using the precious Easter Bunny stamp set. This set has great versatility for any occasions that bunnies are good. The matching punch is simply a wonderful bonus!
Stamp Set
The Easter Bunny stamp set has a mix of Spring items included. All of the stamped images are from the stamp set. I love them all, but especially the sentiment. When I see that sentiment I think of baby showers for some reason. But the images would be great for any type of Spring or child occasion. My stamping of the Easter eggs was a tad high on the grass, but I am good with that! All of the images are colored using Stampin’ Blends.
Punch
The Bunny Punch is still available. It was originally part of the Easter Bunny Bundle. But when they carried over to the Annual Catalog, the Bundle price went away. However it is still a wonderful price point. As I said above, all of the images are from the stamp set. But the punch only works on this one bunny. There is a second bunny stamp. So I stamped the bunny with Pecan Pie Ink and colored him with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. The butterfly is also colored using Stampin’ Blends. I punched out the bunny, and then fussy cut the butterfly. They just seem to go together.
Paper and Finishes
The paper for this card is simply card stock. I know it is shocking for me not to have at least some Designer Series Paper. With the stamping and coloring of everything, more color was not really needed. So we have Blueberry Bushel card stock as the base with the layer of Basic White that is stamped. To complete the little scene, I added one of the larger Rainbow Dots in a matching Blue.
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I love the fun and quirky stamps. Today’s card includes one that is fun and retro at the same time. It is the Let’s Chat stamp set.
Stamps
The Let’s Chat stamp set is adorable. The large old fashioned phone with the curly cord is perfect. The younger folks among us will never know the fun of laying in the floor, after pulling the phone as far away from the family as possible, and wrapping the cord around your fingers when talking with friends!! I had long hair so sometimes it would wrap itself in my hair. That was not fun. LOL!!
That this set brings back fond memories is just a bonus. I think it is cute and perfect with so many “retro” items being popular. It includes the phone with a few different sentiments to match. The “Hey” built into the cord is my favorite part. Since the base, cord, and receiver are all separate stamps, it is very easy to place them however you need or want to on the card.
Paper
To add brightness and more fun, I backed the phone with the awesome Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper. I love these colors. So I pulled the brightest, Berry Burst, from the DSP and used that as the background.
The Basic White is a full layer that is 4 X 5 1/4. I added the DSP flush with the bottom section. It is 4 X 3. That way I could partially stamp on the DSP with the phone cord. I love that look.
Finishes
The size of the phone helps it to really pop. And I will add that I used a stamp positioner tool so I could stamp it additional times to get the dark black image. Plus the phone base is fussy cut to sit on top of the DSP. After all of that, the card did not really need anything else. Except there is always the need for bling. In this instance I wanted bold bling. So I went with the Iridescent Discs in a bright color that matches the Berry Burst.
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Today’s card is a great use of smaller DSP pieces and a fun floral. I have mixed the SAB Softly Stippled DSP with the Bottled Happiness set.
Paper
The Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper I used is from Sale-A-Bration. I failed to post this before SAB was over. But I bet quite a few of you have this paper, or any mix of paper that would work beautifully. I cut the two pieces of DSP to 2 3/4 X 5 1/4 and 1 1/4 X 5 1/4. Pebbled Path is the color I chose for this card base. I really like it as a base because it looks good with most colors.
Stamps
The floral image and the sentiment are from the Bottled Happiness stamp set in the Annual Catalog. I know my flower choices are a little odd, but I chose the Calypso to match the paper. LOL!! This is a two step floral arrangement and they really line up well. It speeds things along when this happens.
Dies
The floral die and the sentiment die are both from the Thoughtful Expressions Die set. I really love the shape of the floral cut. It is a fancy circle, and like that. The sentiment layer has the same design on the ends, as well as the stitching.
Finishes
To highlight the sentiment I added some Wild Wheat Ribbon to tie in to the DSP. It is simply zig zagged under the sentiment and not really a bow. I added several Iridescent Rhinestones to the flowers as well as the sentiment layer. But you knew there would be bling!!!
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