Jan 6, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Here we go with a masculine card; not that women wouldn’t like it also. But, most men would choose to be in the mountains, rather than in a store shopping, if you know what I mean.
Mountain Air
This was my first time using the Mountain Air Stamp Set, and it was fun discovering the stamping possibilities. It has the unique quality of being a “reversible” stamp set.
I began by stamping the solid mountain range in Rich Razzleberry Ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock. Then, I turned it over and stamped the detailed mountain range. Next, I stamped the detailed row of trees, and used a Sponge Dauber to fill in the space between the base of the mountains and the tree tops.
After stamping the mountain scene, I used a Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting, and gave this a 1/16″ border of Basic Black Cardstock. Finally, I glued this layer to a Rich Razzleberry card base.
The Mountain Air Stamp Set comes “bundled” with a die set, Majestic Mountains. It has a wonderful tree that looks great cut from Basic Black Cardstock.
The sentiment, “Rest & Relax, you deserve it,” is from the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set. I stamped it in Memento Black Ink, and used a Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting.
The colors from TGIF are not colors I would normally choose. This is what’s fun about challenges!
Thank you for visiting today. I hope you can see the possibilities this set has to offer. You can click on the pictures in my Product List for more details.
Have a great day!
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Jan 5, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Raccoon, Squirrel, and Mouse can’t wait to surprise their friend on his birthday! I wonder whose birthday it is…?
Surprise Party
The three adorable friends are from the 2020 stamp set, Special Someone. The stamp set is “Two-Step” stamping, where you layer a second stamp on top of the first stamp. Using my Stamparatus, insured the stamps would line up properly.
I began by stamping the detailed raccoon stamp in Early Espresso Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Then, I stamped the solid raccoon stamp in Sahara Sand Ink on top of the first image.
The squirrel was first stamped in Soft Suede Ink, followed by Sahara Sand Ink, and the mouse was stamped in Memento Black Ink, followed by Smoky Slate Ink.
Raccoon wrote “Happy Birthday” in Early Espresso Ink, while Squirrel tied a Balmy Blue balloon to the tree branch with Linen Thread.
The branch was made with a die from the Seasonal Layers Die Set, and wood textured, Pressed Petals Designer Paper.
TIP: I layered it for thickness.
The scene is layered on Balmy Blue Cardstock, on a Crumb Cake card base.
Now, all they had to do was wait for their friend to arrive, yell “happy birthday,” and let the party begin!
They are excited to invite everyone at Seize the Birthday to their party.
Thanks for joining the party. Wishing you all a surprise birthday party this year!
You can order this adorable stamp set today. Just click on the picture in my Product List, and put it in your shopping bag. Thank you!
P.S. I just discovered a coordinating die set, Special Day Dies, will be released to customers February 4th, while supplies last. Demonstrators can purchase it now! No more fussy cutting these cute creatures!
Let me know if you’d like to become a Demonstrator for the discount, and the ability to pre-order, without business required. It’s fun being a “hobby” Demonstrator!
This is the best time to join Stampin’ Up! Click here to join now.
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Jan 3, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Hip Hip Hooray, it’s order day! January 3rd is finally here, and you can order from Stampin’ Up’s new Mini Catalog, and earn FREE Sale-A-Bration products!
You can view digital copies of the catalogs by clicking on the covers, on the right-hand side of this page.
Todays’ card is featuring items from the Peaceful Poppies Suite, pictured on the cover of the Mini Catalog.
Poppy Friendship
First, I selected the stripe and floral from the Peaceful Poppies DSP. Using the Layering Ovals Dies, I cut the floral DSP with the plain edge, and Whisper White Cardstock with the scalloped edge.
I gave the striped DSP a matching scalloped edge by using a Be Mine Stitched Die on all four sides.
The leaves to the right of the oval were cut with two dies from the Poppy Moments Die Set. They are tied with a bow of Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, also in the Peaceful Poppies Suite.
“Life is better with a friend like you” is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set. I stamped it in Mossy Meadow Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, and trimmed it to size. After placing the oval and sentiment on Dimensional, I added a few Iridescent Sequins.
My layout was inspired by CAS(E) this sketch.
Thank you for visiting today. If you don’t have a Demonstrator, and would like a physical copy of the new 2020 Mini Catalog, send me an email: [email protected].
If you have to have it all, you can buy the Suite. But, you can purchase Bundles (the stamp set and dies), or everything individually.
Have a great day!
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Jan 2, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s card is expressing “love.” This will probably be a Valentine, but would be equally suitable for a wedding or anniversary.
Lasting Love
I began with a Petal Pink card base, topped with a layer of Crumb Cake Cardstock. The wonderful border was made with a die from the 2020 Lasting Elegance Die Set, available January 3rd. The set includes the small Petal Pink heart, and you can see the entire set in my Product List.
The flowers and foliage piece is from the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper. I tried to capture the shimmer by holding it at an angle in the first photo. You can click on the picture in my Product List to see all that this paper has to offer. I snipped this piece from one one of the sections, but it could be trimmed, leaving its border.
“Love” was cut with a Well Written die, and attached like it is growing from the foliage. A Petal Pink heart is sprouting from the “e.”
So, we begin a new year! Let’s make 2020 the best yet! Thank you for being my blog follower; I appreciate you!
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Dec 30, 2019 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Did you know that 2020 is the Chinese Year of the Rat? Therefore, we need this little mouse! He really is cute, isn’t he?
Little Hello Mouse
My mouse is from the 2020 Special Someone Stamp Set, that you can order, starting January 3rd. The stamp set is in my Product List below, which you can click on to see all the cuteness that it includes.
You’ll notice that there are solid stamps, and detailed stamps, because this is a “two-step” stamp set. First, I stamped the solid portion of the mouse in Sahara Sand Ink, followed by the detailed mouse in Early Espresso Ink, on Whisper White Cardstock.
TIP: With the help of the Stamparatus, matching was simplified; just make sure the tail is lined up.
Then, I used two Ornate Frames Dies for cutting the mouse, and the Shaded Spruce frame, surrounding the mouse. I love how these fit together! Additionally, I matched the fancy frame to the Shaded Spruce card base.
For the background, I randomly stamped a flower, also from the Special Someone Stamp Set, in Cherry Cobbler Ink on Whisper White Cardstock.
“A Little Hello” is from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. I used the smallest Stitched So Sweetly Die for cutting, and was happy the sentiment fit so perfectly.
Today’s colors were inspired by Global Design Project.
Thank you for stopping by. Happy New Year, and remember the mouse!
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Dec 29, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
How do you make a paper pineapple?
You buy Stampin’ Up’s Tropical Oasis Designer Paper and In The Tropics Die Set!
I know I’ve already given you sneak peeks of some favorites from the 2020 Mini Catalog, but the Tropical Oasis Suite is at the top of my list. I admit, I LOVE Hawaii., and this suite takes me there. It’s on pages 38-40 in the 2020 Mini Catalog.
Aloha Pineapple
I began by using two of the dies from In The Tropics die set to cut the pineapple. Can you see how I used the Tropical Oasis Designer Paper? The leafy part of the top has pre-cut sections for added dimension. How fun!
The pineapple is resting on a brown, mat design, also in the DSP collection. It really came to life when I embossed it with the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, which is included in the suite.
“Aloha,” also in the die set, was cut from Noble Peacock Foil. It’s the perfect word to complete the suite. Don’t you think?
I’ll be adding today’s project to the TGIF gallery, where “Foil” is being highlighted.
Only a short time to wait until Jan. 3, 2020, when you can have it all, by ordering the Tropical Oasis Suite. However, the items can be purchased individually, as you’ll see in my Product List.
The Noble Peacock Foil and Crumb Cake Cardstock aren’t in the suite, but there are some fun surprises in the Suite that I haven’t mentioned. Check it out!
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