Musical Sympathy

This card is another mix of current and retired items, the stamp set that the sentiment comes from has been retired for quite awhile but I use it quite often for this sentiment as well as some of the others in the set.

The sheet music background stamp is also retired, but one of my favorite background stamps!  The designer series paper in the background is from Woven Threads which is current as is the stamp set used over the sheet music image called Forever Lovely.  I also added some Rococo Rose 1/2" gathered ribbon and the sentiment is stamped on a die cut using the Stitched Nested framelits.

Supplies:

Sheet Music, Forever Lovely

Rococo Rose, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy ink

Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow card stock

Woven Threads dsp

Stitched Nested Labels

Rococo Rose 1/2" gathered ribbon

Forever Lovely Photopolymer Stamp Set	148624
Price: $21.00
Delicate flowers and hearts for loving messages. This Distinktive stamp set makes it easy to create eye-catching projects. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 13 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, d, g, i

Stitched Nested Labels Dies	149638
Price: $35.00
Create die-cut labels with faux stitching in record time using the Stitched Nested Labels Dies. Dies help you create unique die cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily. * 9 dies * Largest die: 4-7/8" x 2-5/8" (12.4 x 6.7 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine

Rustic Retreat

I decided to pair the Rustic Retreat stamp set with the retired Wood Textures designer series paper for a few masculine birthday cards recently.

I used my Stampin' Blends to color in the background scenery and deer image before mounting it on some Basic Black card stock and adding it to the designer series paper and card base.

Supplies:

Rustic Retreat

Memento Black ink

Stampin' Blends

Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Basic Black card stock

Wood textures dsp

Rustic Retreat Cling Stamp Set	150285
Price: $24.00
Step into nature with the Rustic Retreat Stamp Set. This set offers an idyllic setting for creating beautiful moments with its uplifting sentiments and fun forrest images, including a friendly bear. Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Mary Polcin. Also available in French. Stampin' Up!'s cling stamps * Are premium rubber stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 11 cling stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d

Thoughts and Prayers

I put together some sympathy cards recently using some stamp sets that I don't want to part with along with some current catalog items.   The retired items are the In the Meadow and Wishing You Well stamp sets, two of which I plan to hang on to for awhile...

I also used the background image from Love What You Do and some Woven Threads designer series paper to complete the cards.  While you can't see a lot of the patterns from the designer series paper I still like the way it adds to the card.

Supplies:

In the Meadow, Wishing you Well, Love What You Do

Balmy Blue, Soft Suede ink

Very Vanilla, Balmy Blue card stock

Woven Threads dsp

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set	148042
Price: $21.00
"Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives and remembering what one receives." – Alexandre Dumas, fils Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 13 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e, h

Woven Threads Designer Series Paper	149497
Price: $11.50
Woven Threads Designer Series Paper gives the look of woven rugs and textured fabric with printed variations and irregularities for an authentic feel. * 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Pretty Peacock, Purple Posy, Rococo Rose, Sahara Sand, Seaside Spray, Terracotta Tile, Whisper White

Hoot Hoot Hooray

I hope you enjoy this fun video featuring the Hoot Hoot Hooray stamp set!

You can find either the card bundle or the individual stamp set right here!

Hoot Hoot Hooray Cards Bundle	152871
Price: $60.00
Hoot Hoot Hooray, you'll make someone's day when you give them one of the adorable cards you make using the Hoot Hoot Hooray Bundle. The bundle includes everything you need to create 20 cards for birthdays, new baby, celebration, friendship, support, and more. Bundle includes * Hoot Hoot Hooray Cling Stamp Set--6 stamps * Clear Block D * Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad * 20 Whisper White Note Cards and Envelopes * 13 Watercolor Pencils in Stampin' Up! exclusive colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, and Whisper White

Pressed Flowers

When I created this card I guess I pulled out quite a few retired items but it could easily be recreated with current catalog items as well.  The designer series papers I chose were from the Happiness Blooms and Wood Textures collections and my stamp sets were Pressed Flowers (hostess) and Detailed with Love.

I added some linen thread and Happiness blooms enamel dots for accents and the die cut for the sentiment is from the Spot of Tea framelits collection.

Supplies:

Deatiled with Love

Pressed Flowers

Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake ink

Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White card stock

Wood Textures dsp

Happiness Blooms dsp

Happiness blooms enamel dots

Spot of Tea framelits

linen thread

More July Paper Pumpkin Alternative Cards

Here are some more alternative card ideas for the July Paper Pumpkin kit.  The only extra item I used was Whisper White card stock for a card base.  The rest of the pieces are from the kit, either cut down or just used differently...

Make sure you don't miss out on next month's kit!  Sign up before August 10th - next month offers an additional card making add on kit as well so you won't want to miss out!

July Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

The first photo shows the cards from the July Paper Pumpkin kit as they were intended - the kit would make 4 of each of these...

The first alternative project is a scrapbook layout using the stamps, ink and some other elements from the kit.  The Mossy Meadow photo mat is half of one of the card bases and the kraft and designer paper piece are also from the kit.  The only pieces that were not included are the 12" x 12" piece of Whisper White and the Seaside Spray photo mat.

The first alternative card just uses a Whisper White card base and one of the kit pieces cut in half.  

For this one, I also used a Whisper White card base and the embossed Kraft layer is one of the card bases in the kit cut down to 5" x 2 1/4"...

More ideas to come tomorrow!