Whimsical Hello Card …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I took the weekend off but I’m back to say HELLO in a fun & whimsical way. I am using the Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 Designer Series paper. This paper is so much fun with a total of 48 sheets … you’ll get 4 sheets each of 12 double-sided designs. That is 24 “delightfully eclectic” patterns. I’ve used several already and I’m sharing one of them with you today.

My pattern choice today was the fun floral in Fresh Freesia and Basic Black. I matted my paper with the black and chose the Fresh Freesia cardstock as my base. Once layered I added the Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon which I tied in a cute little bow.

With such a fun and whimsical pattern, I chose the Alphabest stamp set and coordinating Best Label punch. I first stamped the outer design in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then stamped my greeting in the Fresh Freesia ink.

With the Alphabest being photopolymer stamps, it’s a breeze to align the letters inside your stamped outer designs.

I popped up my greeting using the Mini Dimensionals and attached them in a playful way … I find this a “no stress” way to add my individually punched pieces because I don’t have to make sure it’s perfectly straight.

To finish off the card, I added my favorite “Iridescent Ice” Rhinestones … they go on everything!! I love the way the pick up the colors that are one your card. Perfect for a super simple, fun and whimsical card.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope you have a great week ahead.

It’s a Girl… It’s a Boy Card!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I shared my It’s a Girl … now It’s a Boy card is here for you today. I’m using the Bright & Beautiful Designer paper for my It’s a Boy, just like I did for my It’s a Girl card.

This designer paper has 48 – 6″ x 6″ sheets with 12 different patterns and is one of the select Designer Series papers that are currently ON SALE. With the watercolor washes, stripes, stars, confetti, and more, you will be able to create cards and more for any occasion.

I started with the Misty Moonlight base (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″) and then chose my designer paper to match … I chose the ombre in the blues that I cut to 4″ x 5-1/5″ and the little blue stars to 5-1/4″ x 2″, all from the other side of the same sheet.

Once I secured those two pieces together, I added a strip of the Misty Moonlight cardstock to hid my edge and to create some texture. Now let’s attach the card front to the base, and I just did that with my Stampin’ Seal.

I created my greeting using the Alphabest stamp set and coordinating punch. I used Misty Moonlight ink to stamp the Its a Boy onto a piece of Thick White Cardstock and then punched out the each of the letters ….

I tilted the letters back and forth to create a fun sentiment and take the stress out of trying to align it perfectly!! I love it. Then I cut one of the blue stars from the patterned paper you see above and tucked it behind the greeting. I finished the card with the blue In Color Dots.

This cute It’s a Boy card is so easy to make … hope it inspires you to stamp something fun today. Thanks for taking a time out from your weekend to take a peek.

Have an amazing weekend.

Here is a list of ingredients that I used to create today’s card ….