Flower Patch Thank You - Retro Sketches #136

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Hello there and happy Tuesday to you! I did a fair amount of stamping this weekend so, as promised, here is one of my creations:

Flower Patch Thank You - Retro Sketches #136

I was in the mood for something bright and crisp! I recently came across a card that I adored that used the Flower Patch Stamp Set without the coordinating Flower Fair Framelits and a light bulb went on over my head. Then I saw this sketch and the card came together pretty quickly from there! I love the combination here of Crisp Cantaloupe and Calypso Coral for my flower. So bright and cheerful! I stamped the flower center in Calypso Coral as well and then added some Wink of Stella for a touch of sparkle. I used Crisp Cantaloupe, Pink Pirouette, and Soft Sky for the background flowers. I also liberally applied Wink of Stella to them as well, unfortunately the sparkle doesn't photograph well..

The details...I frayed the ends of my Twine to add extra dimension to the card and applied sequins liberally :) I couldn't resist the stitching detail on the tag. It's the 'Anytime Tags" Die from Lil Inker.

Flower Patch Thank You - Retro Sketches #136

Thank you so much for stopping by!

EZ Peasy Stampin' Up! Supplies List:

Paper: 

Stamps:  Flower Patch; Itty Bitty Banners

Ink: Calypso Coral; Crisp Cantaloupe; Pink Pirouette; Soft Sky

Tools: Big Shot; Bitty Banners Framelits

Accessories: Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine; 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment

Country Christmas - CYCI39

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Hello Stampers! I'm back today with the Can You Case It Design team and we have a fun sketch for you this week!

There are so many possibilities! My design is one that popped into my head a few days ago while running errands... I always have stamping on my mind!

Country Christmas - CYCI39


The lovely embossing folder I used for the background is called On Point. It isn't actually trees, but the shape matched the new Tree Punch perfectly! So it works at Christmas and then throughout the year as well!

 

I embossed the folder and then trimmed it into four sections. I played with different patterns of the Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper Stack until I found a few patterns that worked well together. Along the way, my card turned a bit country with the patterns so I kept that theme up with all of my other decisions.

I stamped my tree in Garden Green...aren't all the details lovely? So easy to stamp and punch! I stamped the base in Early Expresso and the star in Cherry Cobbler and then fussy cut both out. I popped all of three pieces up with Stampin' Dimensionals and then decided to add the little Cardinal. He's also been fussy cut and popped up. I have used this set before but I only ever noticed the tree stamps, I didn't even see all of these fun little accent stamps!! LOVE them!!! 

And isn't the sentiment so cute? There's a matching stamp for the inside of the card as well...

Country Christmas - CYCI39

So darling!! I felt that the card needed just a bit "more" so I reached for Candy Dots in Early Expresso, Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green. They add the perfect finishing touch!

Country Christmas - CYCI39

I hope you have time to pop on over to the Can You Case It challenge blog to see what the other designers have created with this fun sketch! I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Another Birthday Surprise - PP214

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Another Birthday Surprise - PP214

Hello Stampers! I'm back with you today for with a card for the Paper Players. They had a challenge I just couldn't resist...

I know, right up my alley :)

I created this card in my head while laying in bed trying to sleep and miracle of miracles, it was still there when I woke up, lol. I wanted to use the Birthday Surprise stamp set again but since I just showcased it, I wanted to mix it up a bit.

The word 'Happy' stamped three times in different shades (Night of Navy; Elegant Eggplant; and Early Expresso) and then on the inside...

Another Birthday Surprise - PP214

Another Birthday Surprise - PP214

Ta-Da!!!! What do you think? I was thinking it would be perfect for a co-worker, boss, kid's teacher, coach, or piano teacher...I think I will make a few up to keep on hand! To save you some time, do not try this with Crumb Cake. I used that as my base card first and the Elegant Eggplant was completed washed out. Just trying to save you from making THAT particular mistake:)

Another Birthday Surprise - PP214

And of course...Candy Dots are the perfect finishing touch!

If you are wondering, I used a die to make the stitching on the sentiment layer. It's the Stitched Mats - Squares Die by 'Lil Inker Designs. It was the perfect accent piece for this card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Something for Baby - PPA220

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Something for Baby - PPA220

Welcome back to another week with the Pals Paper Arts Challenge! This week we are working with this delightful and simple sketch:

Isn't it fun? I took the sketch literally when it said "any shape or image", I hope they meant it :)

Something for Baby - PPA220

My card is pretty straightforward but I did want to share one tip with you. I had some trouble with the pieces of the banner shifting when I was trying to lay them all out prior to adhering them...and then I had an epiphany! Someone else may have already discovered this, but it is new to me so wanted to pass it on. I took two of my Ovals Framelit Dies and laid them out like so:

I used a piece of scrap white card stock and ran it through my Big Shot. Since I didn't need the whole circle, I angled my paper to cut out only half of the oval. Then I ran my snail over one side, laid it over my card and adhered my banner pieces directly to it. Once done, I flipped the whole thing over, added Stampin' Dimensionals, and adhered it to my card...perfectly placed and so easy!

I used the Something for Baby Stamp Set and coordinating Baby's First Framelit Dies to create the onesie and the adorable flower. You can purchase these two items bundled together and save 15%!

Something for Baby - PPA220

Something for Baby - PPA220


I would be delighted if you hopped on over to the Pals Paper Arts challenge blog to see what the other designers have created with this sketch and then I hope you are inspired to play along with us!!

Thanks for stopping by!