Time passes quickly, and it’s been three months since I first played with this Bubble Over Bundle at the Stampin’ Up! OnStage event in Salt lake City. This Bundle was at the top of my list, and I’m still having fun creating with it.
I first stamped the smaller of the two bottles in the Bubble Over stamp set, and the five bubbles, in Daffodil Delight ink. The Bottles & Bubbles die set has the dies for cutting. The five bubbles are on one stamp, and the die cuts them out separately.
Next, I stamped “Your kindness is most refreshing” in Dapper Denim ink, and used the bottle label die from the Bottles & Bubbles die set for cutting.
If you order the stamp set and die set together, they are called a Bundle. And, if you order this way, Stampin’ Up! rewards you with a 10% discount. I’m all about the discount, so I bought the Bundle.
All of this bubble action seemed to call for the Sequin embossing folder, which I used to emboss the Whisper White background. I layered this on top of striped Melon Mambo Designer Series Paper on a Thick Whisper White card base.
I wanted the bottle to stand out (literally), so I placed it on dimensionals on top of a 2″ banner that I cut with the Triple Banner Punch. I embossed the banner for interest, and raised it even higher on Adhesive Strips.
Both embossing folders, the Sequins and the Simple Stripes, are in the Occasions catalog.
I embellished it a bit by adding a bow of Night of Navy Baker’s Twine, which looks like Dapper Denim. Right? And, if you’re wondering, I purposely frayed the ends. I’m a neat freak, so this wasn’t easy. If you see a touch of shine, it’s from the Clear Epoxy Shapes making more bubbles.
Some cards call for a certain sentiment on the inside, so I added, “May your day BUBBLE OVER with happiness” in Dapper Denim ink, along with some stamped bubbles in Daffodil Delight. This lead to completing the envelope flap with dotted Melon Mambo Designer Series paper.
All of this resulted from inspiration I received from two challenges.
The colors are from Global Design Project.
And, the sketch Design is from FabFri.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. “May your day BUBBLE OVER with happiness.”
Today’s birthday card began with a Kraft Paper card base. The thickness of it, gives it a nice, sturdy feel. And, it’s a great neutral that blends with all colors, like our Stampin’ Up! Crumb Cake color.
The color theme was decided by this week’s Paper Players challenge.
I wanted the Kraft Paper to stand out, so I layered it with Dapper Denim, rather than Real Red, and topped that layer with Whisper White. I used the Pinewood Planks embossing folder to add texture to the Whisper White layer.
Next, I pulled out that fabulous Celebrate You die set, and cut the words “YOU” and “amazing” two times (for layering) from the Kraft paper. I added a touch of Dapper Denim ink to the “YOU.” I stamped “are simply” (Amazing You stamp set) in Dapper Denim ink on Whisper White, and used the Classic Punch for cutting.
The floral element and butterfly are from the Hold on to Hope stamp set, and cut with dies from the Cross of Hope die set. This is in the Occasions catalog, and you save 10% when ordering it as a Bundle. I will be using this set a lot for Spring and Easter cards. This is the first card I made with the Bundle back in December:
Back to this project. I stamped the floral element in Craft with a “c” white ink on Kraft with a “k” paper, and used its die for cutting. And, here comes the Real Red, which I used for stamping the butterfly. Red goes a long way, and it’s great to use for a pop of color. Before layering and gluing everything down, I added a doily to tie it all together.
Do you see the sprinkling of pearls?
I also used Real Red as a border for the inside. “Happiest of Birthdays to you” is from the Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set, and stamped in Crumb Cake ink.
The embossed envelope flap (Pinewood Planks) was the final touch.
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Welcome to the Pals Feburary 2018 Blog Hop. Our theme this month is “Case the Catty”. The Stampin’ Pretty Pals will copy or remake projects from any of the current Stampin’ Up! catalogs and brochures. After all, who doesn’t CASE (Copy and Share Everything) once in a while. You may be just starting or hopped over from another Pal. In either case you’ll find the line-up toward the end of my post to help you move along.
What’s cuter than one Petal Palette bird? TWO Petal Passion birds from the Memories & More Card Pack. You may recognize my card (Occasions catalog, page 24,) because I cased it exactly. I took “case the catty” to heart!
Petal Passion Memories and More
It looks as though the little birds were hand drawn. They were, originally, but not by me, and I didn’t even stamp these birds. They come like this on one of the cards in the pack, and it’s the only way you can get them. This makes them very special, and one of the reasons I chose this project.
The single bird was the first thing I fell in love with when I was at On Stage in November, and was featured in my projects for the December and January Pals Blog Hops. I know I wasn’t alone, because I’ve seen hundreds of beautiful projects from the Petal Palette Bundle. But, I wanted ALL of the birds!
There is another, very good reason why I have this Memories & More Card Pack. I have said no, no, no to scrapbooking, but I broke down and bought the scrapbook binder and filler pages, You see, my daughter was married in October, and her photos are so pretty, I HAVE to make an album. The Petal Palette collection is so fabulous, I was enticed into using it to compliment her wedding photos.
Do you see my card on the intro to this video? Watch the video for details on this fabulous, Memories & More Card Pack.
There are a few differences between my project and the one Stampin’ Up! designed. Theirs was used in a filler page for a photo album, and I made mine into an anniversary card using a Thick Whisper White card base. I trimmed the Powder Pink floral print to size, and die cut two Basic Black branches (Petals & More die set). I tied white Baker’s Twine, as pictured, and glued it all down, popping up the two birds on dimensionals. I added “Happy Anniversary” from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, which I punched with the Classic Label Punch. This has to be one of the fastest cards I’ve made.
Thank you so much for hopping with the Stampin’ Pretty Pals today. Please take a minute to mark your calendar for our next hop on March 14, 2018. Now hop along using the Blog Hop Line-up below. Don’t forget to leave us a comment. We really like that.
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and cards have been mailed, but I still want to use hearts on my cards. The first thing I decided about today’s project is that I would make a heart of twigs.
Sunshine Wishes Twig Heart
I think I’ve used the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper for every die cut heart I own, except for the one in the Sunshine Wishes die set. So, I found the heart die, and a piece of Wood Textures DSP, and rolled it through the Big Shot.
I liked the idea of my twig heart against Soft Sky, and chose a print from Coffee Break DSP. Rather than have my heart stuck in the middle of the sky, I decided to have it hang from a tree branch cut with the die in Seasonal Layers.
This led to embossing the Soft Sky print with the Woodlands embossing folder. I was happy with the added texture, and it made sense with the wood branch and heart of twigs.
The sentiment, “From the Heart,” is from the Petal Palette stamp set, and cut with the label die from its die set, Petals & More. I used the eclipse technique to keep it simple. I’ll be posting a video on the eclipse technique on Feb 18.
I chose Tranquil Tide for the card base, and lined the inside with Soft Sky. I stamped a sentiment from the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set, “Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to heal your heart.”
My continued desire to use hearts was enhanced by the TGIF challenge. How could I resist?
The TGIF sketch suggested a bow tied to the heart. I tried it, but opted for pearls, and I’m happy with the simplicity.
Thank you for visiting my blog. May your day be filled with happy hearts.
Welcome to the Kre8tors February 2018 Blog Hop. Our theme this month is “Sale-A-Bration,” featuring projects highlighting the FREE Stampin’ Up! products you can earn with a qualifying order. Whether you’re just starting the hop, or have come from a previous blog, you’ll find the line-up toward the end of my post to help you move along.
Okay, I’m in love with this birthday card! Would you like to know why?
Tennis Shoes Say Happy Birthday
First of all, it’s for a man, and don’t we all need those? The cards, I mean!
Secondly, it has the cutest pair of tennis shoes from the new Sale-A-Bration stamp set, Epic Celebrations (page 12 in the catalog). By the way, I call all “sneakers” tennis shoes; always have, always will. They were easy to fussy cut, and I’m getting the hang of coloring with Stampin’ Blends (Light Night of Navy). I was even able to get between the laces with tiny little dots. I had to wear reading glasses though.
Thirdly, this True Gentleman Designer Series Paper (Occasions Catalog, page 45) is fabulous! Doesn’t it look good contrasted with white?
Fourthly, a nice lady contacted me about a card I made ages ago, using this design, asking for the measurements. It reminded me to use this design again. Here are the measurements:
Card Base: 5 1/2 X 4 1/4, DSP: 5 1/4 X 4, White: 4 1/2 X 3 1/4, DSP: 4 1/4 X 3, White: 3 1/2 X 2 1/4, DSP: 3 1/4 X 2.
Last, but not least, is the inside sentiment. When my demonstrator friend and I were looking at the catalog, we got the giggles, and couldn’t stop laughing.
So there you have it, Birthday Wit (Occasions Catalog, page 9) in Lemon Lime Twist ink!
Here’s an example of the FREE with purchase deal going on now.
If you purchased the True gentleman DSP (11.00), the Birthday Wit stamp set (19.00), Light and Dark Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends (4.50 each), a package of Whisper White cardstock (8.00), and a pack of Dimensionals (4.00), for a total of $51.00, you would get the Epic Celebrations stamp set for free.
You’d be on your way to the creative world I’m living in. It’s so fun, I’m never turning back.
While you’re here, I’d like to share one more, similar card with you, a bit more feminine with Delightful Daisy DSP.
I made this card for my Mama, who passed away in May, 2016. She loved denim, and she loved shoes. She’s sitting with my daughter in a picture that was taken about 20 years ago. Check out her yellow tennis shoes!
She probably doesn’t need shoes in Heaven, but I know she loves this card I made for her. “Thinking of you” (Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set) is exactly what I do, every day.
Thank you for visiting my blog, Su Mohr at Aromas and Art. Now, hop on along to be inspired by all of the Sale-A-Bration projects.
I need greeting cards for Spanish speaking friends. Have you run into this problem? I figured out one solution by turning the word “celebrate” into the Spanish word “celebrar” for this birthday card. As they say, “necessity is the mother of invention.”
The word “celebrate” is in the Sale-A-Bration die set, Celebrate You. I cut two words from Thick Whisper White cardstock. I snipped off the “te” from the first one, and took the “r” from the second. I spliced them together, which barely showed, but you can see how I covered any detection with a star.
The features of my project were determined by two challenges. I chose a diagonal row in the Tic Tac Toe challenge, Celebrate-Emboss-Green.
Lemon Lime Twist is my green, embossed with the Oh My Stars embossing folder, and we’ve talked about “celebrar.”
The sketch design is from CAS(E)this sketch.
I didn’t have to use candles, but they would go perfectly with my “celebrar” sentiment. I remembered these cute, little candles that I could die cut from the Celebration die set. I colored them with Stampin’ Blends after cutting five of them. Can you see how three candles are attached together?
After gluing the candles and sentiment, I layered the star embossed, Lemon Lime Twist on Tempting Turquoise cardstock. This was layered on a Thick Whisper White card base.
Lastly, I punched four small stars, and popped them up on mini-dimensionals. One for cover-up, and three to make a wish!
I hope you enjoyed turning “celebrate” into “celebrar.” I’ll be thinking of more ways to create Spanish sentiments.
Thanks for visiting me today. Have a great weekend!
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