Love You BIG!

I was chatting with my husband over my craft desk and I had an idea for a card by looking at supplies I hadn't cleaned up from before.  I saw a good challenge over at Watercooler Wednesday celebrating all occasions:

I was working with the Whale of a Time Suite.  Here is my card:

I saw the fish DSP next to the Rainbow Glimmer and the whole card came together.  I grabbed the Love You More Than Dies and cut out the Love You in the Rainbow Glimmer Paper.  I added that along with a whale I punched out of the DSP.  I used a Mango Medley card base.  Here is a peek inside:  

I stamped my sentiment in Pacific Point and the coral in Calypso Coral, of course.  I added a strip of Mango Medley DSP with a scale pattern.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  

Today's Plan: Make a Fun Fold Card

So when I first looked through the 2020-2021 Stampin' Up Annual Catalog, the Nothing's Better Than Bundle was number one on my list!  But I have had it for a few days and hadn't put any ink to it, until now!  I saw that Just Add Ink had a Fancy Fold Challenge and I just had to give it a go.  

So I was trying to figure out what fold I wanted to do.  I went back through all my old Fancy Fold posts to try to find something I haven't done in awhile.  And I found it...a Card in a Box.  Here is my creation:

So the first thing I had to do was come up with a color scheme.  I grabbed my color coach (a gift I give to all my team members) and saw one that would be perfect: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Petal Pink.  The card base/box was made with Early Espresso and I added some retired Petal Pink DSP.  My tags are all cut from Whisper White.  All my words are either stamped in or die cut from Early Espresso.  The cute little images are stamped in Crumb Cake, Petal Pink and Early Espresso.  I used Window Sheets to hold up the little pop out pieces.  I added some ribbon and sequins to finish my card off.  Here are some close ups of each tag.

This card was so much fun to make.  I can't wait to play with this bundle more!  Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card!  

  

Tickled PInk

I just got back from a week in Hilton Head with my family.  It was a wonderful vacation but I really did miss my stamp room.  Fortunately, I had a chance to create something when I got back for the INKspiration challenge over at SSI.  Check it out:

   

Cute right?  I love that flamingo and that chair so those were my key pieces to create my card:

I am using so many new goodies in this card; 2 new stamp sets, one new in color, new designer series paper, a new die, a new punch, and a new accessory!  My colors here are Lemon Lime Twist, Flirty Flamingo and Crumb Cake (with a little Black Memento Ink).  I used the Burlap background stamp for some tone on tine stamping.  Of course my flamingo and the sentiment come from the Fabulous Flamingo set.  I decided to cut out a Lemon Lime Twist Adirondack chair for a fun punch of color.  I also had a scrap of the Lemon Lime Twist Fresh Florals DSP punched with the Pretty Label Punch.  Did you spot the Flirty Flamingo Glitter Acrylic Arrow?  Here is a peek inside:   

I just stamped some leaves with out reinking to get the different shades of Lemon Lime Twist and stamped the sentiment in Flirty Flamingo.

This card was so fun to make!  Can you create a project based on the image?  Head over to SSI for more ideas and upload yours!

  

June Mystery Challenge

Can you believe it's already Monday?  The best thing about Mondays is our weekly challenge.  Have a look:

I decided to use three of these elements; the burst, the colors (Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler and Nightof Navy) and some glitter.  Here is my card:

I just got this stamp set, Where Ever You Go, last week and I love it.  I used the Lots of Labels framelits to cut out the sentiment in Whisper White and I traced it and fussy cut it with some Gold Foil.  Here are some other close ups:  

I used Gold Embossing powder to make a shiny sun in the corner.

The water was made with the brush stroke from the Work of Art stamp set.  I stamped off with the Night of Navy to get several shaded of blue for the water and added some Clear Wink of Stella Glitter.  To position the bridge perfectly, I used my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig.  Here is a look at the inside:

I used every stamp in the set...I love it when I do that!  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  For more inkspiration with this challenge head over to SSI and then upload your creation today!

May Mystery Challenge

Another Monday and we have a fabulous Mystery Challenge for you.  Check it out:

There are lots of fun options here.  I used the colors,circles,  an embossing folder, some metallic accents and the masculine theme.  Here is my card:

I loved the Going Places DSP stack and it included a few of these colors.  I decided to work with the nautical elements and added the seahorse from By the Tide which is sadly retiring.  The metallic element is hard to see, but I have some Gold Thread under the Hello Honey Deco Label (another retiring accessory).  

It is your turn now!  Let's see what you can make choosing any three elements, or go CRAZY and use them all!  Head over to SSI and upload your creation!

Love and Affection

I love being a Stampin' Up! demo because I get to be the first to get new products.  I am showing off my new goodies for the challenge over at Stamp Ink Paper:

Here is my card:

I went with the top row; Flowers, Butterflies, and Twine.  The fun DSP is from the brand spankin' new Specialty Designer Series Paper Affectionately Yours.  I started with a Daffodil Delight card base.  The Cucumber Crush and Watermelon Wonder really pop against these other colors.  The sentiment and the flower come from the stamp set Love and Affection.  And I had to use the oldie, but goodie Papillion Potpourri stamp set along with the butterfly punches.  That fun bright twine is the new Cucumber Crush Thick Twine.  And I added some rhinestones and gold Wink of Stella glitter pen for some sparkle and shine.  Thanks so much for looking.  

April SSI Mystery Challenge

It's Monday already!  Hopefully you had a wonderful weekend.  We had some great weather in my neck of the woods and I got a chance to go to an all day crop where I made so many great cards that I will be sharing with you over the next month.  First up is the Mystery Challenge.  Take at look at the ingredients for this month:

I chose to use some flowers, those great colors, the layers and this card would be great for Mother's Day as well!  Check it out:

I used two fabulous stamp sets, Grateful Bunch and Awesomely Artistic and did some collage stamping.  These colors layered up nicely together.  Of course I got the Grateful Bunch bundle with the coordinating punch.  This punch will carry over to the new catalog but the bundle will not, so if you want to save 15% on these items, get it now!  I added some of the 2014-2016 In Color Washi Tape in Mossy Meadow and added the Natural Expressions Elements.  These two accessories are retiring so if you like then, get them today!  I finished the flower off with a pearl.  Here is a peek at the inside: 

More washi tape and some coordinating stamping to go inside to make the whole  card go together!

Thanks so much for looking at my project.  Now it is your turn to create!  Make your project using any three or more elements and upload it over at SSI!

Happy Ombre Spring

It's another Monday and I am back with another challenge from SSI.  It's our Mystery Challenge, check it out:

So many great elements right?  I decided to combine this with sketch challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches.  When you see it, you will know why:

Here is my card:

I decided to use the diamonds, ombre and spring themed elements.  For my ombre effect, I used Blushing Bride Calypso Coral and Watermelon Wonder together.  I love how these three work together.  This card was in my head for awhile, so it actually only took about 10 minutes to create.  Love it when that happens!  For a complete shopping list, check out below.  Now its your turn to add a card SSI's Mystery Challenge.  Pick any three elements from the image above and upload your creation!  

World's Best Mother

The Have a Cuppa Suite is the perfect collection for making a Mother's Day card.  It will be here before you know it.  And although you might think, I only have one mother, you might also have a mother-in-law, a grandmother, a friend celebrating her first Mother's Day.  You might be needing more than one card.  This stamp set is great for that!  And over at Stamp Ink Paper, the challenge is Card Maker's Choice!

Here is my card:

I love this bundle so much.  You could just get the stamp set, but the dies are adorable!  And the DSP is really the best.  I feel like if you are going to use this suite, you have to use the Tea Doilies with it.  Aside from cutting the kettle in Bermuda Bay, I also cut the spoon and steam in Basic Gray.  I added some of the stitch Bermuda Bay ribbon and a pearl to decorate the lid.  This is definitely going to be a card in my class featuring this set!  It was so easy and it so cute!  Thanks for looking.

Calories Don't Count

Man, don't you wish that was true.  On birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions the calories wouldn't count.  I have a 20th high school reunion coming up in the fall and I would love to look my best.  But I do love cakes and sweets so its hard.  I saw the theme challenge over at the Friday Mash Up and knew I could make a sweet birthday card, pun intended!

Here is my card:

This was a quick and easy card, perfect for showing off that great DSP paper stack.  I also added a strip of the new Metallic Glitter Tape, a new Sale-A-Bration item.  I thought it needed a little something extra so I used the fun pop up thinlit die for the inside and colored it with some Stampin' Write Markers.  

Below is a complete shopping list.  Thanks for looking!

February Mystery Challenge

Another Monday and another challenge from SSI.  Today we have the mystery challenge, check it out:

I thought it would be fun to do a flip card because LOVE the flip card die and all the fun dies that come with it.  It had been awhile since I have played with it.  Here is my card:

So hopefully you get that I was also going for the Easter theme and I used all those pretty colors.  The white honeycomb is supposed to be part of a little critter.  Here is the inside:

The Easter Bunny!  This was a challenge for me, but I like how it turned out.  I should explain a few things.  The eggs floating around the front and actually balloons with the "tie" snipped off.  I also created some grass with the fringe scissors for my bunny to hide in.  The bunny was made with the Flowers and Friends stamp set and Festive Flower Builder Punch.  I embossed the Bermuda Bay piece with the Chevron Embossing Folder.  The Blushing Bride floral DSP comes from the Love Blossoms DSP stack.  And finally the Hippity Hoppity comes from And Many More, such a wonderful all occasion stamp set!  I also punch a Whisper White oval to write a message and sign the card.

Thanks so much for checking out my project today.  Now it's your turn to give it a go.  Create your project using any three elements from above and upload it over at SSI!   

Party with Balloons

The It's My Party Suite has so many great products.  The DSP stack is my favorite.  I decided to use one of the balloon patterns for a card for this week's Global Design Project challenge.  Check it out:

Here is my card:

I designed this card along with four others for a class featuring this suite of products.  But instead of the stamp sets, I used the Party Pants Sale-A-Bration stamp set.  I also used the fun confetti embossing folder.  This was a quick and easy card that is sure to bring a smile to anyone on their birthday!  Thanks for looking.  There is a shopping list below:

Sparkle and Shine On

I am so in love with the Shine On DSP!  I love how it shines and I decided to combine that with the sparkle of the new Glitter Tape.  I saw a perfect sketch over at CASE this Sketch and knew I could whip up a card for it.  Here is the sketch:

Here is my card:

I probably should have used Watermelon Wonder, but I actually used Calypso Coral because I had a card base handy.  I decided to bust out an older stamp from the Annual Catalog, Words of Truth.  With the fun foil kraft paper, I didn't need to add too much to this card other than the Glitter Tape, some baker's twine and a candy dot.  Thanks for looking!  Here is a list of supplies I used:

February Inkspiration Challenge

Hopefully you aren't having a Manic Monday.  We have a great INKspiration challenge for you at SSI if I do say so myself.  Check out this image:

So the challenge is to make whatever you would like inspired by this image, whether you pick the colors, the shapes, the subject, whatever.  Here is what I came up with:

Even though the speckles in the image are probably snowflakes, I thought about stars and decided to use the star elements from the Going Places Suite.  The paper and stamp set work so well together and happen to also have similar colors as the picture.  I also embossed the Sahara Sand background with the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder.  I added some Candy Dots and some Delightful Dijon Lace Trim.  Here is a peek are the inside:

I really like how this card turned out.  It would be a great card to give to someone to thank them for all their support.  Below you can find a complete supply list.  Now it's your turn to create something, anything INKspired by that image and head over to SSI and upload it!

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Rose Wonder Wedding Card

I had a friend over to stamp with me today and she brought the Rose Wonder stamp and framelit set and let me play with it!  The best friends share their stamps!  I had so much fun with this set.  I made a wedding card using this set along with the Timeless Textures.  I thought it would be good for the Love challenge over at Stamp Ink Paper Challenges.  Here is the challenge:

Here is my card:

I cut the large rose and leaves in Whisper White and then sponged it with Wild Wasabi and Melon Mambo.  I used my fine tip glue pen to glue it down on more Whisper White and then colored inside with some Stampin' Write markers.  I added some background stamping in Sahara Sand.  This stamp set has so many wonderful sentiments in it.  I can't wait to play with it some more!  Thanks for looking!

World's Best Dad

It is never too soon to start working on Father's Day cards.  Or cards for your father's birthday.  I saw the sketch over at Mojo Monday and decided to take a more masculine spin on it to go with the challenge over at Stampin' Royalty which was a project created for a guy.  Here is that sketch:

And here is my manly take on it:

Going Global is my favorite masculine stamp set by far!  And the Going Places DSP stack works so well with it.  I started off with a Delightful Dijon card base and layered on two DSPs from the Going Places stack.  I stamped the world in Basic Black onto some Sahara Sand card stock and layered it on a Delightful Dijon scalloped circle.  I added a compass to the top stamped with Delightful Dijon onto Very Vanilla.  I made a little banner with the sentiment and layered with more Delightful Dijon card stock.  Finally I added a gold star cut using the Stars Framelits.  

Thanks for looking at my card.  Enjoy the rest of your Monday!  

  

January Mystery Challenge

It's Monday and I had some inkspiration for you in the form of our monthly Mystery Challenge.  Donna picks out a few elements and you pick which on you want to incorporate in your project.  Here is the challenge:

So many fun things to choose from.  Here is what I came up with:

I decided to just used the fabulous color palette of Bermuda Bay, Watermelon Wonder and Wild Wasabi, the heart shape (the trio of hearts I fussy cut) and the emboss resist technique.  I also just used one stamp set, which is rare for me.  I tend to use a lot of different stamp sets because I have collected quite a few.  Shhhhh don't tell anyone!  

I bet you can make something amazing with this list of elements!  Head over to SSI to link up your creation now!  You can find a supply list below from my card.  Thanks for looking!

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January INKspiration Challenge

Happy Monday!  We have a great challenge for you this week at SSI.  I might be biased because it is now a challenge that I am responsible for.  The third Monday of the month is an INKspiration challenge.  I designate an image, usually to go with the season or some of our popular stamps or DSP and you create any project you want that is inspired from the image.  You can use the colors, shapes, subject matter, whatever your little heart desires!  So let's see what we have in store for this month:   

YUMMY, right?  I think I need to drop some not so subtle hints that I would love some chocolate covered strawberries from my hubby.  Anyways, here is what I came up with:

Yep, I made the strawberries!  I had to!  I won the Apple of My Eye stamp set at a Stampin' Up! event I went to so I was happy to fine a chance to use it.  I am not sure I would have bought it, so I am glad I won it.  The image is actually supposed to be a pear and it's solid.  So you are probably saying, how did you do that?  I did some KISSing!  I used the flowery pattern stamp from I Think You're Great and inked it up in Real Red, that used that as my new ink pad for the strawberry shape.  I am pretty happy with how it turned out.  I had to make them extra fancy too so I added some sequins and red Dazzling Details.  Here is the inside:

I had to make another strawberry and "take a bite out of it!"  Love using our punches in such fun ways!  Below is a complete supply list.  Thanks for checking out what I did.  Now let's see what you come up with?  Upload your creation at SSI!

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