Welcome Sweet Pea

Recently I put together some baby cards pairing the Sweet Peas stamp set and Full of Life designer series paper. I love the bright colors in the designer series paper and wanted to use 

that for the cards.

The image was stamped with Memento Black ink and colored in with Stampin' Blends, the leaf images were stamped with Old Olive ink. 

There is a punched-out piece of Old Olive behind the Deckled Circles die cut made with a retired punch.

Supplies:

Sweet Pea

Memento Black, Old Olive ink

Stampin' Blends

Basic White, Old Olive, Crushed Curry card stock

Deckled Circles dies

Full of Life dsp

Add bursts of color to your paper crafts with the Full of Life 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper. This gorgeous set of watercolor designs was hand painted by our inhouse artisans. Choose from organic squares, circles, color wheels, and brushstroke designs for beautiful card fronts, accents, lovely layers, and more!

* 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs
* 6" x 6" (15.2 X 15.2 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Shy Shamrock

Hooray to ha-pea paper crafts with the Sweet Peas Stamp Set! Use the adorable designs and coordinating sentiments to create cute projects to celebrate new babies, show appreciation, or wish happy birthday. This all-occasion stamp set is great for coloring and crafting with kids, and it offers creative opportunities you'll want to try! Choose your favorite coloring tool and technique to add color to the cute images (the smaller ones easily fit on a die-cut shape or label for easy layering on a card front). When you pair the image and greeting, you end up with an absolute cuteness overload!

* 13 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c

Photopolymer stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are clear stamps that make image placement easy.
* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Thanks

I was playing around with the You Are Beautiful stamp set recently and these cards are a couple that I came up with. The stamped image is on a piece of Full of Life designer series paper using 

Lost Lagoon ink.

In the background I used one of the Basics 3D embossing folders on a piece of Lemon Lolly card stock. After I added the stamped designer series paper, I wrapped a piece of White 3/4" Frayed ribbon around both pieces before placing it on the card base.

The sentiment is from the Attention Shoppers stamp set and the die cut came from the Designer Tags dies. There are a few Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins for accents as well.

Supplies:

Attention Shoppers, You Are Beautiful

Lost Lagoon ink

Basic White, Lemon Lolly card stock

Full of Life dsp

Designer Tags dies

White 3/4" Frayed ribbon

Basics 3D embossing folder

Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins

Add bursts of color to your paper crafts with the Full of Life 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper. This gorgeous set of watercolor designs was hand painted by our inhouse artisans. Choose from organic squares, circles, color wheels, and brushstroke designs for beautiful card fronts, accents, lovely layers, and more!

* 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs
* 6" x 6" (15.2 X 15.2 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Shy Shamrock

This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

Share your love, support, faith, and encouragement with handmade cards. The You Are Beautiful Stamp Set has positive sentiments in a contemporary font. Stamp the message you want to send, then stamp a greenery sprig for a bit of color. For even more impact, use Stampin' Write Markers to color the berries in a different shade. With this set on hand, you'll be prepared to lift anyone's spirits!

Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Margaret Van Vliet.

This is a Distinktive stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images.

* 6 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): d, e

Cling stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are premium rubber stamps.
* Have deeply etched images for excellent detail.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim them.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Create beautifully detailed and designed tags for any occasion with the Designer Tag Dies. Whether you’re looking for a one-and-done deal or you like to lay on the layers, this versatile die set has something for you. Stamp a sentiment and pair with a gorgeous rose cutout or a delicate butterfly. Or add dimension by layering the stitched tag die over a solid tag die, and don’t be afraid to get creative with colors and textures! Whatever the occasion, this tag die set is a go-to in any crafter’s collection!

* 9 dies
* Largest die: 2-5/8" x 3-7/8" (6.7 x 9.8 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Dies help you create unique die-cut shapes and paper cutouts with just a quick run through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.

Other Plans

 

When I made this card, I started not really knowing what direction I was headed.  I think it turned out ok in the end though.

 

 

I used Naturals Composition specialty paper both to mat my sentiment and also as a layer behind it.

 

The design behind the sentiment is from Creative Elements and it is stamped in Crumb Cake ink.

 

Supplies:

Full of Life, Creative Elements

Midnight Muse and Crumb Cake ink

Midnight Muse, Crumb Cake card stock and Naturals Composition specialty paper

Raspberry Ripple stitched satin ribbon

in color dahlias

Chevron folder

 

Boy Birthday

 

Some more cards using leftover pieces...I had printed some of this designer series paper from My Digital Studio (called On the Go) and had leftovers from another project.  I decided it was time to use the rest so I put together some boy cards with it.

 

 

The sentiment is from the Full of Life stamp set and I have also used some 3" circles, apothecary accents, the Chevron, Stripes and Perfect Polka Dots folders.

 

Island Indigo was used for the ink color and the card stock choices were Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Island Indigo and Soft Suede.

 

Now to pick the little boys to give the card to! :)

 

Don't for get about the Online Extravaganza!  Just a few more days of 20 to 50% lots and lots of great products.

 

Wonderful Little Things

I put together a quick little card set using a 6 X 6 page protector as the card holder.  The inspiration for the holder came from this site although I have seem them in other places and made a few before too. 

The card holder has a little piece of velcro to hold it shut so the cards don't fall out.

Supplies:

Full of Live, Elements of Style

Beau Chateau DSP

Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede card stock

Blushing Bride, Soft Suede classic ink

Big Shot

Labels collection framelits

Square lattice impressions folder

Victoria Crochet trim ribbon

vintage trinkets

Simply Scoring tool

pleated satin ribbon

Happy New Year!!

I hope you all have a wonderful New Year!

Today's card uses Delicate Doilies and the Flirtatious Fabric along with the a sentiment from the Full of Life stamp set. 

I tore about 1/2" strips of the fabric and looped it around attaching it to the back of the scallop circle to kind of form a flower behind it. 

Other supplies:

Flirtatious Specialty paper

Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight card stock

Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight classic ink

Brights buttons

Scallops #2 die

1 3/4" scallop circle punch

1 3/8" circle punch

Perfect Polka dots impressions folder

dimensionals

Fairytale

Another card made with some of my scraps and already stamped images this weekend.  I had the sentiment all stamped and layered adn the butterflies cut and embossed in my stash so this card went together quickly.

I added some flowers from Elements of Style in the background and the image in Bashful Blue is from the Strength and Hope stamp set.

Supplies:

Full of Live, Elements of Style, Strength and Hope

Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake card stock

Bashful Blue, Basic Black classic ink

Beautiful wings embosslit

basic rhinestones

scallop edge punch

Wonderful Thanks

Another color combination challenge sample for the Late Night Stampers group this week (again, sorry for the picture quality!)

This time I used the stripes impressions folder on some River Rock card stock and the Delicate Doilies and Full of Life stamp sets.  I added a few pearls to add a little "something" as well.

TSSC181

I really like Mary Jo's sketch this week and thought it would work perfectly with a stamp set I haven't pulled out in awhile - Studio Sketches. 

I stamped the image with Crumb Cake and then used a blender pen to add Bashful Blue and Pear Pizzazz and a touch of Champagne Mist shimmer paint.

Supplies:

Studio Sketches, Full of Life stamp sets

Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake and Whisper White stamp sets

Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Bashful Blue and Pear Pizzazz classic ink and markers

Champange mist shimmer paint

ovals die

Paisley Prints designer series paper

1/4" espresso grosgrain ribbon

dimensionals

sponges

CCMC151

I used the sketch from Create with Connie and Mary for this card. 

The base is Perfect Plum and then I ran a layer of Basic Black through the Big Shot with the Vintage Wallpaper impressions folder.  Behind the torn corner is Newprint DSP.

The Very Vanilla and Perfect Plum flowers were make with the Blossom Bouquet triple layer punch (Summer Mini) and I added a basic pearl to the center of each.

Stamp sets - Full of Life and Fast and Fabulous

Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Perfect Plum card stock

Perfect Plum and Basic Black ink

Victoria crochet trim ribbon

Pear Pizzazz seam binding

Vanilla Shimmer Smooch spritz

dimensionals

basic pearls

Blossom Bouquet triple layer punch

sticky strip

and the inside...

CCMC 150

It is color challenge time at Create with Connie and Mary this week using Sahara Sand, Poppy Parade and Not Quite Navy. 

Supplies:

Full of Life, Upsy Daisy stamp sets

Finial Press impressions folder

Hostess level 1 paper pack

Sahara Sand, Whisper White and Not Quite Navy card stock

Poppy Parade and Sahara Sand classic ink

neutrals buttons

2 1/2" circle punch

3" circle die

dimensionals

glue dots

Circles

Apparently before I was introduced to Stampin' Up!, they sold sheets of circles (must have been before the punches?).  A friend at a retreat was on a mission to use up a bunch of them that she had purchased and never used so she was sharing :)  I made quite a few cards with a sheet of them, but thought it would be fun to use the negative part as well.

I cut part of the sheet and attached it to some Daffodil Delight and then ran it through the Vintage Wallpaper impressions folder.  Then, just added a quick sentiment, a scrap of fabric and a fabric brad to finish it off.  It was a fun little challenge to lighten things up and get some more creative juices flowing!

Musical birthday

I used Mary Jo's sketch for this card and it took me a long time to get it to where I was satisfied with it because I think I added the sentiment too high in the corner.  Of course that was already attached, LOL!

Supplies:

Full of life stamp set

Musical notes standard wheel

Soft Suede classic ink

color spritzer tool

Rose Red, Baja Breeze and Soft Suede markers

Springtime vintage fabric

Crumb Cake and Pear Pizazz seam binding

vintage flower adornments

antique brads

glue dots

sticky strip

dimensionals

large oval punch

decorative label punch

scallop edge punch

Little things

This card is made with some Designer Series paper that will be offered as a Sale-a-bration item.  There is some stickers that match in the package as well.

I used Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point and Whisper White card stock and some retired Pacific Point ribbon and a library clip to finish the card.  The stamp is from Full of Life.

Cupcakes and Party Hats

I combined a couple challenges again for this card - Mary Jo's sketch and Diva Coffee Break Designs color Challenge - Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo and River Rock.

Supplies:

Medallion, Full of Life and Party Hearty stamp sets

Very Vanilla (textured), Melon Mambo card stock

Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo and River Rock classic ink

dimensionals

basic pearls

basic rhinestones

Big Shot

Perfect Polka Dots impressions folder

Full of Life

This is a very simple and quick card to make, but I really like the way it turned out. 

Supplies:

Full of life stamp set

Marina Mist, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock

Elegant Soiree Designer Series paper

Elegant lines impressions folder

modern label punch

basic pearl

Victoria crochet trim ribbon