Best Thoughts Hostess Card - FMS190

Posting another one of my samples for my upcoming All Occcasion Stamp-a-Stack.  

I am loving this sketch posted over at Freshly Made Sketches.    I decided to make two different cards with new stamps sets from the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog.    The first one is using a Hostess Set (Best Thoughts) and the second one is using the You've Got This stamp set.   

Best Thoughts:  I hand cut the butterfly and used a dimensional to make it "pop" off the flower.   I also watercolored the flower after stamping in Memento Ink (Black).  I love the Memento Ink -- it will not bleed with water or alcohol based inks. . . it's my "go to black".    

If you haven't purchased the Banner Triple Punch, it is a MUST HAVE!!    With a simple "squeeze" you can make perfect banners measuring 1", 1-1/2", and 2" wide.   Item# 138292 $23.00

Hope you enjoy my project! 

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Stamps:  Best Thoughts and You've Got This
Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Old Olive, Blushing Bride and Whisper White
Paper:  English Garden Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Memento Ink, Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride, Old Olive
Accessories:  Triple Banner Punch, Blushing Bride Cotton Ribbon, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Markers

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Build-a-Birthday Sneak Peek - TSSC363 & STB

Posting another sample for my upcoming All Occasion Stamp-a-Stack.  We are doing two (2) birthday cards and the other three (3) will be either Sympathy, Thinking of You or Thank You.   This card was inspired by a Sketch from TechnoStampers Blog and I am also playing along with the Challenge from Seize the Birthday Blog.   

I just LOVE the new Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack (Item# 138443 $8.00), ; such fun designs.   I am thrilled that Stampin Up has made the Paper Stack 6" x 6"!!!    WAY TO GO SU!!!    I also love the idea of the Cardstock Pack that coordinates with our Designer Series Papers and Paper Stacks.   You will receive 24 sheets of 3 colors (8 each) for only $7.00.   Woot Woot!  

Hope you enjoy my Project! 

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Stamps:  Build a Birthday and Crazy about You

Cardstock:  Cucumber Crush, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay and Whisper White

Paper:  Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink:  Pool Party, Cucumber Crush, Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay

Accessories:  Circle Framelits, Hello You Thinlits, Sponge Daubers

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Sprinkles of Life PP246 - Sneak Peek

I have an All Occasion Stamp-a-Stack next month and sharing some of the cards that we will be making.   This one is a Sneak Peek from the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog, which goes "LIVE" on June 2nd.    I am playing along with the Sketch Challenge from The Paper Players Blog.    A fun and very versatile sketch, don't you agree?? 

I am using the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set (Item#139971 $21.00).   It is our new Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set.  Every stamp set that we sell, Stampin Up! will donate $3.00 to this wonderful charity!    It is a photopolymer stamp set and comes with 22 stamps!!  WOW!!   There is also a coordinating punch - Tree Builder Punch (Item# 138295, $18.00).  Both are available on June 2nd. 

I hope you enjoy my project! 

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Stamps:  Sprinkes of Life, Remembering Your Birthday

Cardstock:  Watermelon Wonder, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Tip Top Taupe, and Whisper White

Paper:  Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink:  Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Tip Top Taupe, Bermuda Bay

Accessories:  Tree Builder Punch, Snips, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals.

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Moon Lake Wax Paper Technique - PP239

I am super excited to show you this project!!   I was "surfing" YouTube for some fun new technique and came across the video below about Wax Paper Technique.  I HAD to try it out and you should too!!   It is super easy and can be used for any occasion and card.    

I am playing along with the Technique Challenge from The Paper Players (PP239 - Die Cut).     My card I am submitting is using the Oval Framlits as my Die-Cut.  The background was created using the Wax Paper Technique but I embossed the wax paper with an embossing folder prior to heating it on the cardstock.   Again, SOOOOOOOOO many possibilities!!  WOOT WOOT!!  

I am pretty sure my Club group is going to go crazy over this card this coming weekend!!    I hope you like my project!  

Here is Dawn Griffiths Technique.   

My 2nd Samples is a modified case of one of her cards. 

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Stamps:  Moon Lake and Wetlands
Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Linen Thread, Early Espresso Ribbon, Naturals Buttons, Brayer, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Oval Framelits
Non-SU:  Wax Paper, Craft Iron, Copy Paper

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Crazy About You-Mother's Day FMS181

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter weekend with Family and/or Friends.  We were blessed to spend the weekend with my family.  The kids had a blast playing with their Cousins. . . coloring eggs, Church, egg hunt, and enjoying the wonderful weather outside!!  

I have been prepping for my upcoming April Classes and wanted to share a modified case card with you (original by Carol Paynes; found on pinterest).   I am also playing along with the Sketch Challenge posted by Freshly Made Sketches Blog.    

I will be using the Crazy About You Stamp set found in the Occasional Catalog (Wood #138856 $51.95, Clear #138859 $38.95 or Photopolymer #137137 $24.95) and the Hello You Thinlit (#137363 $24.95).    I would recommend buying these two as a Bundle and saving 15% (Wood #139324 $65.25, Clear #139325 $54.25 or Photopolymer #138873 $42.25).    You will NOT regret purchasing these items!!     The Stamp set also coordinates with the 1 3/4 Scallop Circle Punch (#119854 $16.95)and Flower Medallion Punch #137417 $16.95.  

Do Not forget the 2013-2015 In Colors are Retiring this year. . . . DO NOT WAIT for the Retirement List (posting April 21st) to come out to get your supplies.  The dreaded three words "While Supplies Lasts" will be attached to them!  

I hope you like my project! 

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Stamps:  Crazy About You
Cardstock:  Garden Green, Pistachio Pudding, Cantaloupe Crisp, Whisper White
Paper:  Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Garden Green, Calypso Coral
Accessories:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Hello You Thinlits, Sponge Dauber, Gold Buttons, Vintage Buttons, Dimensionals, White Organza Ribbon (Spritzed with Garden Green), and Gold Ribbon

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Moon Lake Birthday - CCMC347

Getting some projects made today for my classes this weekend; I know I am running totally behind but THANKFULLY I got all caught up today!   :) 

Playing along with the Sketch Challenge from Create with Connie and Mary Blog.    I am IN LOVE with the Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack.   There are so many amazing designs for any kind of cards, but perfect for masculine cards.     I paired my card with the Moon Lake Stamp set from the Occasional Catalog.   

Hope you enjoy my project! 

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Stamps:  Moon Lake, Itty Bitty Banner, Woodgrain Background

Cardstock:  Soft Sky, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Paper:  Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink:  Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Black

Accessories:  Oval Framelits, Project Life Thinlits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Dimensionals

Retro Fresh Washi Tape Modified Case - JUGS284

I was so blessed to be able to get together with some friends this weekend and get some stamping in.   This card is a modified case from Vicky Hayes - found it on pinterest.    Love how simple it was to make and how easy it is to change up the Washi Tape and/or inks to make it a completely different card.  

I am playing along with Just Us Girls Challenge of the week -- Trend Week (JUGS284) - Splatters!

The Gorgeous Grunge stamp set is perfect for the "splatters".   Just add some washi tape in the design of your choice and a sentiment and your card is complete!   Super Easy but still an amazing card!  

HOpe you enjoy my project! 

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Stamps:  Hey You, Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Sponge Daubers, Retro Fresh Washi Tape

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Painted Petals FTL2 and PP235

Wanted to get some time in the craft room today so playing along with two challenges.   The Sketch is from Clean and Simple (FTL2-Take Two) and the Color Challenge is from The Paper Players (PP235).

You will see two different versions of the card below.  It is amazing how different a card can look by just changing up a few colors.    Let me know what your thougths are on the two versions!  :) 

The Painted Petals stamp set in the Occasionals catalog caught my eye right away.   I chose to purchase the set in Photopolymer (Item #137146 $23.95) but it is also available in Wood (Item#138819 $32.95) and Clear (Item#138822 $24.95).   I have found that any "Two-Step" stamps I can purchase in photopolymer the better.   It makes it super easy to line the stamps up, which is perfect and saves me a lot of cardstock!  You could always pull out the Stamp-a-ma-jig if you perfect your stamps in Wood or Clear.   

Hope you enjoy my project!

Original card below, but came across the Color Challenge so changed it up to play along! 

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Stamp:  Painted Petals

Cardstock:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White (Calypso Coral on 2nd sample)

Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake (Calypso Coral and Chocolate Chip on 2nd sample)

Accessories:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding, White Organza Ribbon (spritzed with Choc Chip Reinker), Color Dots (So Saffron and Choc Chip), Sponge Daubers

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Lotus Blossom Thank You - FMS175

Playing along with the weekly Sketch Challenge from Freshly Made Sketches Blog.   LOVE LOVE LOVE the sketch, can be used for so many stamps and occasions.  

I made the first sample and than decided the background needed a little something more, so took my Blackberry Bliss Sponge Dauber and went to work.   It still needed something so decided to try out the Bokeh Technique I have been seeing.  I think my techique still needs some "tweeking", but love the final result of my card I am submitting for the Sketch Challenge.  Isn't it interesting how the Lotus Blossoms have a different "look" with the two different backgrounds?    

Don't you just LOVE "One-Stamp Set" cards?    It is fun to mix things up, but it is wonderful to be able to pull one stamp set out and make a card.    You can earn the Lotus Blossom Stamp Set for FREE with a $50.00 product order (prior to s/h and tax) through March, 31, 2015.   Please also check out the newly added Sale-a-bration products below.
  

Hope you enjoy my Project!  

My First Version

2nd Version with Sponging and Bohek Technique  

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Stamp:  Lotus Blossom (Sale-a-bration)

Cardstock:  Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White

Paper:  Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper, Window Sheets

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White Craft Ink

Accessories:  Hello Honey Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Sponge Daubers, Circle Framelits, Dimensionals

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