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Perennial Postage Dies and Sending Love Stamps & Dies

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today, I’m excited to share a perfect pairing that takes your handmade cards to new heights – the Perennial Postage Dies and Sending Love Stamp Set and Dies. These products seamlessly come together, allowing you to craft beautiful greetings that will surely warm the hearts of your loved ones. 

Birthdays are special occasions, and what better way to celebrate than with a personalized touch? The Wanted to Say Dies offer a versatile and elegant way to express your birthday wishes. These dies beautifully complement the Perennial Postage set, creating a harmonious blend of sophistication and sentiment.

This watercolor look of the designer paper brings a whimsical and dreamy element to your cards, creating a perfect backdrop for the Perennial Postage Dies and the Wanted to Say sentiment.

Now, let’s talk about the Sending Love stamp set and dies, which is the ideal companion for the Perennial Postage Dies. The coordinating stamps and dies, allow you to create intricate and charming mailboxes & envelopes to accompany your cards. (Today’s mailbox was stamped). The attention to detail in both sets ensures that your creations are not just cards but expressions of love and thoughtfulness. 

With the Perennial Postage Dies, Sending Love stamps and dies, you have the perfect recipe for creating heartfelt and visually stunning cards. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or any other special occasion, let your creativity soar with this perfect pairing. Create Card, send, and spread love with every handmade creation!

Thank you for spending part of your Saturday with me!

Blooming Beauty: Exploring the Simply Zinnia Bundle – Day 2

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Welcome back to our Simply Zinnia journey! Yesterday, we embarked on a delightful exploration of this charming bundle, and sharing a quick and easy way to color the flowers. Today, we’re diving deeper into its versatility and charm. If you thought yesterday’s creation was stunning, get ready to be captivated once again!

Today’s layout is similar to yesterday’s yet unveils a new dimension of beauty. The designer paper was used as my backdrop with a Lemon Lime Twist mat, setting the perfect canvas for our floral masterpiece. Your eyes are effortlessly guided by the graceful diagonal stripe, leading you to the heart of the composition—the bouquet of vibrant zinnias.

What truly sets today’s card apart is the meticulous coloring technique employed. The zinnias, oh, the zinnias! They have been meticulously colored with Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie with the centers in Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends for the leaves, infusing them with a bold and layered allure. This technique elevates the stamped images to a whole new level, adding depth and dimension that simply mesmerizes the beholder.

Let’s delve a little deeper into the magic of Stampin’ Blends. These high-quality alcohol markers offer unparalleled control and blending capabilities, allowing you to achieve professional-grade results with ease. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a novice enthusiast, Stampin’ Blends empower you to effortlessly infuse your creations with rich, vibrant hues and seamless transitions.

As we admire today’s card, it’s hard not to feel a tug towards the Simply Zinnia bundle. With its coordinating dies and intricate designs, this bundle opens up a world of creative possibilities. Whether you’re crafting heartfelt greetings, elegant invitations, or stunning scrapbook layouts, the Simply Zinnia bundle is your ultimate companion in artistic expression.

The sentiment is stamped in Old Olive to harmonize with the designer paper and card base. It’s these thoughtful details that truly make a creation come to life, infusing it with warmth and personality.

To add the perfect finishing touch, the card was adorned with the subtle elegance of Iridescent Rhinestones. These shimmering gems add a touch of sparkle and sophistication, elevating your creations from beautiful to breathtaking.

I have fallen in love with the Simply Zinnia bundle… with its exquisite designs, versatile dies, and endless creative possibilities, it’s a must-have for any crafting enthusiast. So why wait? Embark on your own Simply Zinnia journey today and watch your creativity bloom!

Stay tuned for more enchanting creations in the future as I continue to explore the Simply Zinnia bundle. Until next time, happy crafting!

A Perfect Pairing: Perennial Postage Dies and Sending Love Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Today, I’m excited to introduce a perfect pairing that takes your handmade cards to new heights – the Perennial Postage Dies and Sending Love Bundle. These two sets seamlessly come together, allowing you to craft beautiful greetings that will surely warm the hearts of your loved ones. I don’t normally share cards from my classes, but today I will. Keep an eye out for my upcoming classes!

Birthdays are special occasions, and what better way to celebrate than with a personalized touch? The Wanted to Say Dies offer a versatile and elegant way to express your birthday wishes. These dies beautifully complement the Perennial Postage set, creating a harmonious blend of sophistication and sentiment.

Adding the right background to your cards can elevate the entire aesthetic. For our featured creation, we’ve chosen the Flight & Airy Watercolor design from the FREE Sale-a-bration item collection. This exquisite designer paper brings a whimsical and dreamy element to your cards, creating a perfect backdrop for the Perennial Postage Dies and the Wanted to Say sentiment.

Additionally, the 6 x 6 Lighter than Air Designer Paper from the Spring Mini Catalog adds a touch of elegance to our Happy Birthday Greeting. The delicate patterns and soft color palette of this paper create a visually stunning contrast, making your card a true work of art.

Now, let’s talk about the Sending Love Bundle, which is the ideal companion for the Perennial Postage Dies. This bundle includes a set of coordinating stamps and dies, allowing you to create intricate and charming mailboxes & envelopes to accompany your cards. The attention to detail in both sets ensures that your creations are not just cards but expressions of love and thoughtfulness. 

With the Perennial Postage Dies, Sending Love Bundle, and the carefully chosen designer papers, you have the perfect recipe for creating heartfelt and visually stunning cards. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or any other special occasion, let your creativity soar with this perfect pairing. Create Card, send, and spread love with every handmade creation!

Thank you for spending part of your Sunday with me!

Celebrating Creativity: The Gift of Giving Stamp Set 🎁

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Welcome back, fellow crafters! Today, I am thrilled to dive into the delightful world of Stampin’ Blends and the charming rhino from the Gift of Giving Stamp Set. Remember that feeling when creativity meets functionality? Well, I’ve transformed this adorable rhino into an incredible gift card holder!

The versatility of this stamp set is truly remarkable. With a touch of artistic flair and the magic of coloring techniques using Stampin’ Blends, the rhino comes to life in vivid, eye-catching hues. The seamless blending and shading capabilities of Stampin’ Blends add depth and character to every stroke, making the finished product an absolute delight to behold.

What sets this stamp apart is its versatility. Beyond the artistry, it transforms into a functional delight—a pocket, ingeniously crafted to hold the most beloved of holiday presents: gift cards. With a touch of creativity and a dash of festive cheer, this stamp becomes the vessel for heartfelt gifting, embodying the true spirit of giving.

Let’s celebrate the joy of giving and the magic of creativity intertwined in this wonderful crafting journey. Stay tuned for more creative inspirations and let’s continue to spread the joy of crafting together!

Thank you for joining me today. *The designer paper used on this card has SOLD OUT from our discontinuing products. I have listed the links to these products & substitutes so you can begin sharing the joy with this adorable Gift Card.

Unwrapping Holiday Magic: Santa’s Cheer in a Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m highlighting the ‘Gift of Giving Stamp Set’ this gem encapsulates the essence of the season—Santa himself, adorned in vibrant hues courtesy of our Stampin’ Blends. The Stampin’ Blends make coloring a breeze! Just goes to show, you do not have to color every nook and cranny to make your card attractive.

The centerpiece of this set, Santa’s image, is more than just a stamp; it’s an embodiment of joy and tradition. Colored meticulously with Stampin’ Blends, this jolly figure pops with vivid reds, rich greens, and the warmest of whites, reminiscent of the classic imagery adored by all ages during this magical time.

What sets this stamp apart is its versatility. Beyond the artistry, it transforms into a functional delight—a pocket, ingeniously crafted to hold the most beloved of holiday presents: gift cards. With a touch of creativity and a dash of festive cheer, this stamp becomes the vessel for heartfelt gifting, embodying the true spirit of giving.

So today and throughout the season, let the magic of Santa’s image remind us of the true essence of this wonderful season—love, joy, and the gift of giving.

Thank you for joining me today. *The designer paper used on this card has SOLD OUT from our discontinuing products. I have listed the links to these products & substitutes so you can begin sharing the joy with this adorable Gift Card.

Cheerful Basket: You Have My Heart

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

If you liked my basket full of kitties yesterday then you are sure to enjoy today’s basket using Stampin’ Up!’s Cheerful Basket Bundle. Send a card that tells someone that they have your heart and “they fill your days with happiness”.

I’ll be sharing easy step by step instructions so you can recreate this sweet and simple card. To highlight the hearts on the card, I used assorted Stampin’ Blends (colors listed below), which are alcohol-based markers that provide a smooth and even color application.

Our card base is Basic Black 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″. The colorful ombre background comes from the beautiful “Enjoy the Journey” designer paper. You can add some texture with the “Whimsy” dies or use a subtle embossing folder if you don’t have the dies. Don’t be afraid to leave it just the way it is … it’s beautiful paper!!

Here are some steps to follow to color the hearts using Stampin’ Blends:

  1. Choose the colors of Stampin’ Blends that you want to use. You can use one color per heart or create a multi-colored effect by blending different shades.
  2. Start coloring the hearts with the lightest shade of the Stampin’ Blend, filling in the entire heart with the color.
  3. Next, use the darker shade of the Stampin’ Blend to add shading and depth to the heart. Start at the base of the heart and work your way towards the top, blending the two colors together as you go.
  4. If you want to create a multi-colored effect, use a third shade of the Stampin’ Blend to add more color and depth to the heart. Again, start at the base of the heart and work your way towards the top, blending the colors together as you go.
  5. Once you have finished coloring the hearts, use a Wink of Stella brush to enhance the color and add shimmer. Simply brush the Wink of Stella over a portion of the heart, being careful not to smudge the ink. I just added it where those little black lines were from the stamped heart.

I also die cut the little white hearts from the Cheerful Basket bundle and covered them with Wink of Stella and then placed them around the basket to really make the colors in the basket pop … it’s make your own embellishments!! The basket, hearts and greeting are all popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

By following these steps, you can create a beautiful and colorful hearts card using the Cheerful Basket Bundle and Stampin’ Blends. Have fun crafting!

Thank you so much for taking time out of your Friday to visit my blog and check out this cute card.

Have a great weekend!!

Dainty Delight Bundle meets Fine Shimmer; Stunning!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing a stunning card created with the Dainty Delight and the Fine Shimmer paper from the Fancy Flora Suite. I also borrowed a die from the Framed Florets Bundle. Let me walk you through how I created this card.

I began by stamping my floral image with Momento Ink and coloring it in with the Fresh Fresia and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends. (same as yesterday) and added a touch of Wink of Stella to tie into the shimmer from the Shimmer paper. Then I used the coordinating die to cut it out. I then die cut the sweeping leaves from the Soft Succulent Fine Shimmer and intertwined the two pieces.

Before attaching them to my card front I created a beautiful layering … I started with a Basic White card base 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″. The I took another piece of Basic White measuring 5″ x 3-3/4″ and then die cut with the Oval Hearts dies from the Framed Florets bundle. Then from the same packet of Fine shimmer paper, I used the Fresh Freesia Shimmer paper measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″ and layered it behind the die cut hearts allowing the pretty freesia shimmer shine through ….

Then I prepared by greeting stamped in Soft Succulent and die cut with the Stylish Shapes circle die and then used a scallop die to mat it in Soft Succulent Fine Shimmer paper. Now I layered my floral piece onto the front by using our Stampin’ Dimensionals.

You don’t really need to embellish this card as the hearts allow the shimmer to shine through …

The combination of the Dainty Delights bundle, the hearts oval from our Framed Florets truly creates a stunning card with the Fine Shimmer paper in Fresh Freesia and Soft Succulent. The Fine Shimmer paper also has a sheet of Gold – it contains two 12″ x 12″ sheets of each color for a total of 6 sheets.

I fell in love with this bundle because of it’s beautiful florals and was excited to see that our Sale-a-bration catalog has a FREE offering of coordinating designer paper. You’ll see that in many cards I’ve already shared …. Just put “Dainty Flowers” into the search box!

There is years and years of information and samples for you to discover … check it out!

Thank you for joining me on this Saturday, I appreciate the visit. I’d love to know what YOU think of this card I feel is a stunner with that Shimmer paper!

Have a great day ~

Here is a shopping list of products used in todays card …

Featuring Stampin’ Up! Dainty Delight

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Friday! I’m excited to feature the Stampin’ Up! Dainty Delight stamp set with you today. I’ve shared several card designs that highlighted the Dainty Flowers Designer paper from the Sale-a-bration catalog, now it’s time to feature the star of the show!

The polka dot background paper comes from the Dainty Flowers designer paper but I kept it subtle to really showcase that beautiful bouquet of flowers.

I used the Fresh Freesia paper and Basic Black to make a bold statement because the beautiful flower bouquets in the Dainty Delight bundle are so delicate. I have just begun to play with this amazing bundle … In fact, I am hosting a class highlighting the best features of this bundle!

If you would like to attend, you can message me below or “call me” … it’s a landline: 262-334-1009 / You will get to discover hands-on the several different ways to use this bundle, and maximize the value.

On today’s card I used the Fresh Freesia and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends to color my floral bouquet and then I wrapped it up with a pretty little Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon bow.

I snuck the greeting out of the Flowering Tulips stamp set … I love this stamp, it’s one of my favorite greetings and I use it a lot. I used the Tuxedo Black Momento Ink pad on the greeting and my flowers.

The greeting was attached to the piece with the flower and then the entire piece was popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. It’s a pretty card that is easy to replicate … so have fun with it!

Thank you for the visit today, I appreciate you taking time out of your day to see me. I’d love to have you join me for my class as well … it’s going to be a “Galentine” party!!

Have a great weekend. I’ll see you tomorrow with a “stunning” Dainty Delight card.

Here is the shopping list from todays card … just click on any item and it will take your right to my store.

Strong at Heart Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin Friends ~

Today I’d like to share the Strong at Heart stamp set. You will find this on page 5 of your Mini Catalog. This catalog and many of it’s items will retire on January 3rd … the last day to order.

This special stamp set is what we call our “Make a Difference” set … for each stamp set sold, Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 to support heart health. I love these sets because they are always designed to make a difference in someone’s life, whether it being the recipient of the card, or a recipient of the monies donated.

Measurements: 

  • Highland Heather Card Base: 5 ½ by 8 ½
  • Basic White Inside Liner : 5 ¼ by 4
  • Basic Black 3 ¼ by 3 ¼
  • Basic White 3 x 3  

Instructions:

  • Score Highland Heather Card Base at 2 1/8 and 4 ¼
  • Stamp the heart and sentiment with Tuxedo Black, Color with Blends and Glue to Basic Black Layer
  • Attach Flower with a glue dot to white layer, put the In Color Jewel Inside the Flower
  • Emboss just the front panel with the Meadow Moment Folder
  • Glue the Basic White Layer to the inside of the card base
  • Attach the basic black layer to the embossed panel with dimensionals
  • Send this pretty to a friend for family member.   

I just love this card … so pretty, and made by my fellow Demonstrator Deb Naylor. You see, pretty cards do not have to be hard to make or spend hours … they can be a simply layout, with an easy fold and quick to make.

Thank you for hanging out with me today. Don’t forget to come watch me tonight for my Facebook LIVE at 6:30pm Central time.

Happy Tuesday ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Color Me Happy …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m so excited to share my tips and techniques from last nights Facebook Live video along with the cute card I created. I’m going to show you two ways to “color” or dye the fabulous “Bedazzled” Paper from the Sale-a-bration catalog .. then I’ll be sharing a few more tips on coloring.

Join me for a sit down while I show you these great tips and how I got to finish my card!

I have to chuckle a little when I watch this back … I don’t know how I can misplace things when they are sitting right beside me!! Jitters … I guess. You can tell when I get a little nervous, I start talking faster! I’ll just keep practicing … but if you like the projects and you get some good information from this … that’s what it’s all about.

I love the way this card turned out … and I hope you give it a try! Remember the Be Dazzling Specialty paper is a Sale-a-bration item and is FREE with a qualifying purchase. I’ll have a list of ingredients below for you.

Your base is Old Olive and measures 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and you will score at 4-1/4″. The other Old Olive piece will measure 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ and will be the mat for the pumpkin. The card front is Very Vanilla and measures 4″ x 5-1/4″ … the small Vanilla piece is 3″ x 3-1/2″ and both were embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder to give the card a soft texture.

I used Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend to color / dye my ovals and the Old Olive to color my leaves. I also used the Old Olive Stampin’ Blends to dye my White Bakers Twine which I wrapped around a paint brush (let dry) to create my curly vines.

The stem for my pumpkin came from the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series paper… lucky I didn’t throw that little piece of scrap away!! Now it’s time to layer all together. Remember to start with one oval that should be front & center … the other two will go on each side.

My greeting comes from the Festive & Bright stamp set … I purchased this one because it contains many holidays so I can use it longer! You will have to stamp your greeting “before” you emboss it with your embossing folder.

Now I had some more fun with the beautiful White Glitter Organdy ribbon … If you have Stampin’ Blends … you can dye this any color you want!! OMGosh, it’s sooo pretty! The glitter picks up the color you’re dying it and totally transforms it.

I hope you enjoyed the video and all the tips I’ve share to expand the usage of your products … I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t share the full value of these amazing items.

Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope you have a wonderful day.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ♥ 

Oh No … Our favorite Designer Paper is Retiring!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Oh my, it’s always hard to say goodbye to awesome products, but the True Love Designer Paper has been a staple in my stamping supplies for the past 6 months. Today I’m going to share all the different ways we have used the True Love Designer Series paper!

Let’s begin with a simple background ….

These beautiful papers in Black & White lend themselves to be used with many other techniques … it allows them to shine.

Here’s one you may have forgot about; Using Scraps to Create a beautiful card. This super simple technique creates a fun pattern …. and a great way for you to use up your scraps! All you need to do is add a greeting! I embellished it with a daisy and added some ribbon for a touch of texture!

The next up is the soft and pretty effect you get when you use your blending brushes to color the black and white images. I did add a little color from my Stampin’ Blends for the leaves, but I love how the brushed on color “goes out of the lines” to create a beautiful softness to the True Love Designer Paper.

If you prefer the “clean” look … I have the pattern colored strickly with the Stampin’ Blend Markers. Same pattern … Same color … I just wanted to show how different these two techniques look on your designer paper.

One of my favorites, and not something we normally don’t think to do: COLOR THE BACKGROUND. I was amazed the first time I saw someone do this technique … who would have thought!? I’m just glad they did, and shared it. Coloring the background just really made our pretty flowers pop off the page.

I have some fun with this one! Not only did I color the back ground, I did the flowers as well. This time though, I used my “Sponge Daubers” to add color to my flowers. They are smaller that the brush heads so you can get a little more precise with your ink placement. Both techniques add soft color your paper.

One of my favorite techniques to do on “any” black & white designer paper is to create an Ombre effect, shown below. I love all the options you have when working with a designer paper in Black and White … and your color pallet is limitless!! You can create “any” color designer paper now … and it’s FUN!!

I know there are more techniques we can do … how about a soft watercoloring, or bring out your Watercolor Pencils and Blender pen!! The possibilities are endless. The True Love Designer Paper “IS” on the Retiring List … so if you like it, don’t wait … it here only while supplies last.

Thanks for hanging out with me as we revisited some of the great techniques you can do with this special paper!

Have yourself a fun & creative day ~

Oh the Things We Can Do with Designer Paper!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Happy April 1st!! No Foolin’ … today I’m going to share all the different ways we have used the True Love Designer Series paper!

Let’s begin with one you may have forgot about; Using Scraps to Create a beautiful card. This super simple technique creates a fun pattern …. just add a greeting! Oh yes, and I added the Daisy Punch too.

The next up is the soft and pretty effect you get when you use your blending brushes to color the black and white images. I did add a little color from my Stampin’ Blends for the leaves, but I love how the brushed on color “goes out of the lines” to create a beautiful softness to the True Love Designer Paper.

If you prefer the “clean” look … I have the pattern colored strickly with the Stampin’ Blend Markers. Same pattern … Same color … I just wanted to show how different these two techniques look on your designer paper.

One of my favorites, and not something we normally don’t think to do: COLOR THE BACKGROUND. I was amazed the first time I saw someone do this technique … who would have thought!? I’m just glad they did, and shared it. Coloring the background just really made our pretty flowers pop off the page.

I have some fun with this one! Not only did I color the back ground, I did the flowers as well. This time though, I used my “Sponge Daubers” to add color to my flowers. They are smaller that the brush heads so you can get a little more precise with your ink placement. Both techniques add soft color your paper.

And …. yesterday’s card, where I showed you how to create an Ombre effect on your Black & White True Love Designer paper! I love all the options you have when working with a designer paper in Black and White … and your color pallet is limitless!! You can create “any” color designer paper now … and it’s FUN!!

I know there are more techniques we can do … how about a soft watercoloring, or bring out your Watercolor Pencils and Blender pen!! The possibilities are endless. The True Love Designer Paper “IS” on the Retiring List … so if you like it, don’t wait … it here only while supplies last.

Thanks for hanging out with me as we revisited some of the great techniques you can do with this special paper!

Have yourself a fun & creative day ~

Celebrating the Rose with Fun Techniques

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well … we made it half way through the week and we are quickly heading into the weekend! I love Thursdays 🙂  The “technique” card I was going to show you today will be showcased tomorrow, so today I have 3 beautiful cards created with the Wild Rose stamp set ….

The first card…  “Blessed to Know You” card demonstrates the Three-step Stamping technique. I always begin with my “Line Image”, it helps me align the next two stamps.

My “True Friendship” card is simple yet shows two techniques on this card.  The first is creating your background which gives you nice depth … this is color on color (Basic Gray Cardstock with Basic Gray ink). Then second technique is sponging … With a sponge dauber I added color onto the image, then a touch of my Wink of Stella!

The third card, my “Hello” card features the “Coloring with Stampin’ Blends” technique … I find this technique so relaxing. Remember coloring as a child, yes, that feeling!

First, I chose my color pallet; Whisper White and Highland Heather. I stamped the rose image with the Momento ink and began to color it with the Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Duo. I begin by coloring a petal with the light marker, then add the dark marker at the part of the petal that is closest to the center and over the lines in the rose. Then I go back over the dark with the lighter marker to blend the colors … you can always add a little more dark again. I leave the edges of the petals as light as I can.

The center is colored with the Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Marker and then the rose is die cut.  The leaves cut from Pear Pizzazz cardstock.  The lattice piece was cut in Whisper White and Highland Heather and then layered to create an added dimension to the card.  The white base was stamped with the “Hello” from the stamp set and then the entire piece was embossed using the “Subtle” Folder.

Have you fallen in love with this amazing bundle yet?  I find it so versatile and easy to use. How would you like these cards?

Thank you for joining me today and checking out my To A Wild Rose Cards and the Fun Techniques used to create them. Let me know if you have any questions on the cards shared today.

Hope your day is filled with beauty … pass it on.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … Click on any image for details about the product or to begin your shopping experience. Clicking on it directs you to my website.  Thank you!!

Country Home Hello

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you had a good weekend and I hope you enjoyed my card yesterday from our Country Lane Product Suite. If you haven’t had enough … then I have another card to share with you that features the Country Home stamp set.

Many moons ago before I had my children I used to work in a flower shop, and this card takes me back to the late 70’s when dried flower arrangements were popular and so was arranging them in pitchers & coffee pots … a little bit country!  What’s interesting is that I have one of those mini blue tin coffee pots on my stove right now!!

I wanted this card to be a bit more rustic since yesterday we had the galvanized background, so I started with the Wood Textures Designer Series paper stack (I love browns and blues together).  I wanted to add some texture so I used a 1-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Crumb Cake and ran it through the Corrugated Dynamic embossing folder.

Next I added a strip of the Chicken Wire Elements and added the beautiful new Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon… this ties the two elements together without leaving a harsh edge.  Then I tucked my sweet little “hello” onto the card.

I used the Stamparatus again to stamp my images…. one of the reasons was because I had precut the ovals and then placed them in a template, this is a true paper saver.

Just like yesterday, I used the Stampin’ Blends – the alcohol markers.  I colored the sides of my coffee tin with the Night of Navy first, then filled in the entire pot. I used the Color Lifter to lighten the center and create my “light source” … where the light would hit your object.

I did the same with all my colors, started with the dark and colored over with the lighter shade.  The berries were colored yellow (Yellow and Blue are for our Brewers!!)  And Marge … if you are reading this, please give me a call.

I colored the center flower in Night of Navy and again used the Color Lifter, after which I added a touch of the Wink of Stella to the flower and the light area of my coffee tin.

This stamp set and the cards I have created brought back many memories, whether they were of grandpa’s farm of working in the flower shop … it was a nice stroll down memory lane.

Thanks so much for coming with me … Let’s kick off this week with a warm hello.

Enjoy your day ~

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST … if you like what you saw, you may purchase any of the items used to create this card by clicking on them. Thank you.

 

Simply Sunday: Simply Country

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you on this fine Sunday? Hope you are enjoying your weekend. With the chill in the air … I’ve been doing some stamping and preparing for my upcoming retreat. Yesterday morning I hosted my Saturday Stamp Club and I would like to share one of the cards that we made.

This month my clubs focused on the Country Land product suite on pages 42 and 43 of the Holiday Catalog. Today’s card features the Country Home stamp set, Galvanized Metallic paper, the Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder and the Stampin’ Blends to create a simply beautiful card.

We first embossed the Galvanized paper with the Tin Tile embossing folder … these two combined are simply stunning. Gives you that old Farmhouse ceiling look! In keeping with the farmhouse look, I chose the Milk Can again and demonstrated how to attach the stamps onto the plates of the Stamparatus for perfect alignment.

Once we stamped our images…  we punched two of the corners with the Detailed Trio punch. You can find that on page 211 of the Annual Catalog.  We also punched the corners on the inside piece of our card.  We added the new Metallic Pearls to both the punched corners and our greeting!

Before assembling the card we colored … that is always such a relaxing thing to do, and with the Stampin’ Blends its also easy. We started with the milk can using the Smoky Slate / Dark and brought it down both sides of the can twice. Once that was done, we took the Smoky Slate / Light and colored in the entire can, then went over the area between the light and the dark to blend them. It’s almost like magic!! Here is my color pallet …

So not only did they get to learn the basics on the Stamparatus but got to see the amazing ease at which color-blending with the Stampin’ Blends can be. And who didn’t fall in love with the Tin Tile and Galvanized paper combo!

I hope you enjoyed todays card and please feel free to check out my schedule HERE for the date and time of my clubs and think about joining us … I usually have a couple spots for guests.

Thank you for joining me on this beautiful Sunday…

and I hope you have a wonderful day.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …