Catalog Case Number 4

I don't have the Bohemian DSP, so I decided to use Cherry on Top DSP with the new In Color Watermelon Wonder.  Nice easy and simple card.

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Cindy

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Catalog Case Number 3

Found on page 119

This is my card.

There is so much inspiration in the new Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I case the catalog to show others how easy it is, and if there is something you don't have, you can substitute it for something else.  I didn't have Old Olive Baker's Twine so I used Bermuda Bay.  Added some bling with Rhinestones and Dazzling Details in the center of the large flower.

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Cindy

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Catalog Case #2

This has become one of my favorite stamps sets along with the English Garden DSP.  I changed it up a bit by using Linen Thread and some rhinestones on the butterflies.  I cut the Vellum card stock slightly larger than the DSP, so I could score the vellum and adhere it to the back.  There is also a glue dot behind each butterfly to help hold the vellum down on the front of the card.

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Cindy

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Paper Pumpkin June 2015

This kit looks super fun, I can't wait to get mine!

Each month a fully designed project kit arrives at your door with stamps, ink and paper.....

everything cut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun!

Check it out today at:  My Paper Pumpkin

Catalog Case "Butterfly Basics"

Every new catalog my upline encourages everyone to "Case" (copy and share everything)  a card from the catalog.  I chose Butterfly Basics on page 124.  I changed mine up a bit by using the Cucumber Crush Dotted Lace Trim for an extra pop of color!

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Cindy

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Blooming Birthday

Using the Hostess Set "Bloom with Hope" and doing a little masking for this lovely bouquet of flowers.  I love the new Blendabilities, so fun to color with.  After coloring I sponged the background with Soft Sky and added my sentiment.

Happy :-) Stamping,

Cindy

Stamps:  Bloom with Hope & Endless Birthday Wishes

Paper:  Whisper White & Naturals White

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black & Soft Sky, Blendabilities:  Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

Merry Little Christmas

I received the stamp set "Merry Little Christmas" last week and had this idea in my head for sometime and finally put it on paper.  The "Merry" was cut out of Red Glimmer paper and adhered using Tombo Multi Mono Glue along with the strips of Designer Series Paper.  Allowed to dry completely and then I embossed it with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.  Sponged around the edges with Gumball Green.  Stamped the sentiment on Real Red card stock with Versamark and used White embossing powder. I then cut it in half and used the oval punches.  Popped them up on dimensionals.

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Cindy

Stamps:  Merry Little Christmas

Paper:  Season of Style DSP, Red Glimmer Paper, Real Red, Gumball Green, Whisper White

Ink:  Versamark

Accessories:  Expressions Thinlits Dies, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, White EP, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

Masculine Sympathy Card

I recently needed a masculine sympathy card and the Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper worked great.  I started out by putting Versamark on my stamp first, then applied Cajun Craze, stamped and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I did the same with the sentiment only using Early Espresso.  I really like how this turned out.

Click on the photo for a closeup.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Field Flowers, Simply Sketched

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Sweater Weather DSP

Ink:  Versamark, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze

Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

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Merry Snow Day

Just had to get this Snow Day stamp set, Snowmen are to stinkin' cute!

He is stamped in Whisper White Craft ink, then I put some re-inker in the lid of the case with a little water and painted him solid white.  This can either be left to dry or use a heat tool to speed up the drying time.  The snow at the bottom was created by tearing the edge of Whisper White card stock, then embossing with Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.  I then applied Versamark on the rough edge of the paper and used Iridescent Ice embossing powder for some sparkly snow.  Snowflakes in the background were also embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.  The ball cap was made by applying the Washi tape to some Whisper White card stock and then punched out with the Petite Curly Label punch.  Took some paper snips and trimmed off the points on the side of the hat.  Punched another for the bill of the cap in Cherry Cobbler and trimmed off a small piece.  Hat is popped up on a dimensional.  The scarf was made by crocheting a chain, knotting the end and then leaving enough end to fray.  Using the paper piercer, I made a hole on each side of his neck and run the scarf through the holes and held down at the knot with a glue dot. Candy Dots for buttons and the "Merry" was glued directly on top with some Tombow Multi-Mono Liquid Glue.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Snow Day

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Whisper White, Season of Style DSP, Red Glimmer

Ink:  Whisper White Craft, Black Stazon, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark

Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Season of Style Designer Washi Tape, Expressions Thinlits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Candy Dots, Petite Curly Label Punch, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombo Liquid Glue, Crochet Hook, Paint Brush

Flower Shop Thank You

I saw a card on Pinterest that did this technique and wanted to give it a try.  First stamp image in Whisper White Craft Ink.  You can set it aside to dry or use your heat tool to speed up the drying time.  Using a Stamp-a-ma-jig, I lined up the flower then slightly moved it over so some of the white was showing and then stamped.  I did the same for the leaves but stamped again on top of the Gumball Green with the two-step part of the leaf from the Stippled Blossoms stamp set in Garden Green.  I then added some Dazzling Details in the centers of the flowers.

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Cindy

Stamps:  Flower Shop, Simply Sketched, Stippled Blossoms

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight

Ink:  Black Stazon, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Gumball Green, Melon Mambo, Whisper White Craft

Accessories:  Dazzling Details, Heat Tool Stamp-a-ma-jig

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Merry

Trying out the new Expressions Thinlits die, so fun!  

I have always been more for traditional Christmas colors, but I am loving this new color combo in the Winter Frost Designer Series Paper.  I was going to use Pool Party for the "Merry" but it did not so up very well so I used Bermuda Bay.  The sentiment was lined up with a stamp-a-ma-jig, then I used a post-it note to mask off the Merry part of the stamp.  Added the silver ribbon for some sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Greetings of the Season

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Black Stazon

Accessories:  Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Expressions Thinlits, Stamp-a-ma-jig

My First Christmas Card

The Holiday Catalog is awesome!  I just had to make a Christmas card as they are my favorite.  The Winter Frost Designer Series Paper is Gorgeous.  The packages are embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.  First I applied Versamark to the stamp and then Coastal Cabana before embossing.  Using the Squares Collection Framelits I made a frame out of
Bermuda Bay to showcase the packages.  Silver embossing powder for the sentiment and some fabulous new bling!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Wishing You

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Winter Frost DSP, Whisper White

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Versamark

Accessories:  Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Squares Framelits, Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver & Iridescent Ice embossing powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge 156

I was needing a somewhat masculine birthday card when I came across this sketch at The Paper Players Blog and I had an idea right away!  The Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper makes it so easy to make a fast card.  Sorry I have been missing in action, seems all the young girls at work are having babies and I've been crocheting baby blankets for shower gifts!

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Cindy

Stamps:  Really Good Greetings, Sketched Birthday

Paper:  Birthday Basics DSP, Very Vanilla,Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Candy Dots, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

Sketch Challenge using Sketched Birthday!

Playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches this week.

The Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper is very bright and cheery, love it!  I cut the diagonal 1 1/2" x 6" and then using Tombo Multi Mono Liquid Glue adhered the ruffle trim and set aside to dry.  Using water color paper I stamped the cake with Black Stazon and used blender pens to water color the image and then added some Dazzling Details to the candle flame for a little sparkle.  Punched with scallop circle and layered onto the Bermuda Bay circle and popped up on dimensionals.  I glued the diagonal strip to the Coastal Cabana and then trimmed off the edges.

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Cindy

Stamps:  Sketched Birthday, Simply Sketched

Paper:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Naturals White, Water Color, Birthday Basics DSP

Ink:  Black Stazon, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Smokey Slate

Accessories:  Brights Candy Dots, 3/8" Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dazzling Details, Blender Pens, Dimensionals

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Birthday Butterflies

I saw a card like this on Pinterest.  The negative space of the butterfly had Designer Series Paper behind it and just had to make one for myself.  It makes a bright and cheery birthday card.  The small butterflies were punched with the Bitty Butterfly punch and then used the Fancy Fan embossing folder on them for some texture and Dazzling Details for some sparkle.  The antennae are made with the stamp from Papillon Potpourri.   I am really liking the Washi tape!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Simply Sketched, Papillon Potpourri

Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Gingham Garden DSP

Ink:  Island Indigo

Accessories:  Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Punches:  Bitty & Elegant Butterfly, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls,, Dazzling Details, Dimensionals

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Coastal Cabana Sympathy

Hello Everyone, hope you're having a fabulous weekend.  I've done some water coloring with Coastal Cabana on the flower. I did use some Whisper White Craft Ink to add some highlights to the top of the petals for added contrast.  Pear Pizzazz for the stems and some Soft Sky around the image.  Paired Coastal Cabana with Island Indigo which really made the image pop!  Embossed the Very Vanilla with the Lacy Brocade embossing folder and added some ribbon.  

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Simply Sketched

Paper:  Water Color, Very Vanilla, Coastal Cabana, Island Indigo

Ink:  Black Stazon, Coastal Cabana, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Whisper White Craft

Accessories:  Ovals Framelits, Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Paint Brushes, Dimensionals. 

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Gingham Garden Thank You

I finally got a chance to use the new Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper, I love these colors together!  I am also enjoying the Simply Pressed Clay, had to play with it a couple of times, but it's easy.  Not much else going on in Illinois but a lot of rain!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Simply Sketched, Papillon  Potpourri

Paper:  Gingham Garden DSP, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Versamark

Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Simply Pressed Clay with Buttons & Blossoms Mold, Dazzling Details, Punches:  7/8" Scallop Circle, Elegant Butterfly, 2 1/2" Circle.

Floral Thank You

Trying out the new Simply Pressed Clay using some Crisp Cantaloupe re-inker.  I put the clay in a plastic baggie with the re-inker and worked it into the clay.  Once incorporated, I was able to roll it around in my hands without getting re-inker all over me.  After they dried, I applied a light coat of Crystal Effects to make them shinny.  My fabulous up line Julie Davison challenged us to CASE (copy and share everything) a project from the new Stampin' Up! catalog.  I chose the card on page 27, as I thought it would be cute with the new clay flowers.  

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Cindy

Stamps:  Embellished Events

Paper:  Naturals White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Wild Wasabi

Ink:  Black Stazon, Versamark

Accessories:  Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Clay Mold, Crystal Effects, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, Dimensionals

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Sympathy in Cantaloupe

Trying out a Hostess Set that will be in the New Catalog Starting June 1st along with the New In-Color Crisp Cantaloupe!

I stamped the flower image with Versamark and then heat embossed using black embossing powder onto water color paper.  Then using the Classic Ink Pad with a little ink pressed into the lid, I colored the image with water and paint brush.  I feel I have more control over the amount of water I need doing it this way.  To give the image a little depth, I painted around it with some Soft Sky. Card base is Naturals Ivory with an Oval of Cantaloupe Crisp and image cut out using the Labels Collection Framelits.  Image popped up with dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Hostess - Simply Sketched

Paper:  Naturals Ivory, Water Color, Crisp Cantaloupe

Ink:  Versamark, Crisp Cantaloupe, Soft Sky, Gumball Green, Black Stazon

Accessories:  Black embossing powder, Heat Tool, Ovals and Labels Collection Framelits, Dimensionals

Water Color Flower Garden

I saw this technique and had to try it as I love to water color!  First emboss the water color paper with the Flower Garden Embossing folder.  Then I put a drop of Daffodil Delight re-inker onto a plastic lid with a little water and started painting the center.  I did the same with the Pretty in Pink and Gumball Green.  I wanted to highlight the edges of the flowers and stems a bit more for definition.  Once dry, I used the brush tip of my marker to make the raised areas a little darker.  I used the Color Spritzer Tool with the Crumb Cake marker to spray on some background color.  Embossed and sponged some butterflies, added a sentiment and some brads.  Easy Peasey!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri, Create a Cupcake

Paper:  Water Color, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pretty in Pink

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Pretty in Pink, Black Stazon

Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Flower Garden EF, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Subtles Brads, Color Spritzer Tool, Sponge Daubers, Paint Brushes, Dimensionals 

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