Monday Montage #238

Hello stampin' friends!  Do you love to cut and use DSP?  Or are there some pieces that you would just prefer to keep whole?  Ya know...because they're too pretty to cut?  That's exactly how I feel about the Stargazing DSP.  It is simply gorgeous and I had a very hard time allowing myself to chop it up.  

But as my husband would say- "the store has more" AND it's on sale until June 30th!

I've pretty much used the entire Stargazing Suite for this card.  The DSP, the stamps/dies and the amazing Holographic paper.  I am addicted to using the Holographic Specialty Paper Pack Trio. It is fabulous!  Especially for images that look the best when they are metallic.

For this card- the space shuttle and the stars were both cut using the Holographic Paper.  I used Jet Black Stazon Ink to stamp the space shuttle onto the Holographic Paper before cutting it out with the coordinating die.   

Thanks for stopping by!  Please be sure to click the links below to navigate throughout the hop!  BACK will take you to Cheryl Curtis and NEXT to Elizabeth Price.  

TGIF Challenges: Flip Flop

 

Good morning!  Welcome back for another TGIF Challenge.  Today our theme is Flip Flop- cards that move.  For this challenge I created a Double Flap Fun Fold card.  

The card itself is super simple to create (I just googled for a tutorial).  I chose the Delightfully Eclectic DSP and coordinating card stock (Night Of Navy, Bubble Bath).  Once again I used the Just My Type Stamp Set for the stamped images.  Such a fun stamp set!

This is the inside view.  So cute!

 

Thanks for stopping by!  

Why not join in on the fun and create a card of your own?  Simply create a card using the above sketch and submit it on the TGIF Challenges blog using the guidelines below!

Deadline for challenges is Thursday 6/22/2023 at 10am PST.

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC425
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 6/22/2023
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

TGIF Challenges: Sketch Challenge

 

Good morning!  Welcome back for another TGIF Challenge.  Today we are creating projects using a sketch.  I  LOVE a good sketch challenge as it takes the guesswork out of creating!  Simply choose the stamps/inks/cardstock/embellishmenets and you're ready to go!

This card was created using a color palette of Bubble Bath, Night of Navy and Crushed Curry.  I love these colors together.  So pretty!  I've added some texture to the background using the Basics 3D Embossing Folders.  For the main layer of the focal point- I went with a crumpled piece of Delightfully Eclectic DSP.  I then die cut the edge to resemble lined notebook paper using the Gorgeously Made Dies.  

Originally I only had the stamped typewriter image (Just My Type stamp set) for the main focus but it was looked too plain.  Instead, I dressed it up by adding a gorgeous flower and some leaves created with the Paper Florist Dies.  In lieu of a ribbon- a piece of Silver Simply Elegant Trim was placed behind the flower to add interest.  A trio of  2022-2024 In Color Iridescent Pearls were added for the final finishing touch.

Thanks for stopping by!  

Why not join in on the fun and create a card of your own?  Simply create a card using the above sketch and submit it on the TGIF Challenges blog using the guidelines below!

Deadline for challenges is Thursday 6/15/2023 at 10am PST.

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC424
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 6/9/2023
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

Monday Montage #237

Hello stampin' friends!  It's been very sunny and hot here in Ohio the past few weeks.  I'm not complaining- I actually LOVE the sunshine and everything that comes with it.   My card today was inspired by the beautiful sunny weather.

To create this card- I began by die cutting two different Crushed Curry/white- dotted patterns from the Delightfully Eclectic DSP using the Patchwork Pieces Dies.  Then I reassembled the sun rays by alternating each pattern and adhering each ray to a piece of Basic White Card Stock that measures 3-1/2" x 4-3/4".   As you can see in the pictures-I left about a 1/4" gap between the DSP pieces...I did not measure this- just eyed it.  I then used the Basic Borders Dies to create a series of 3 cloud pieces (all which were 3-1/2" wide) and attached those to the bottom portion of the Basic White layer using Stampin' Dimensional.  

The sun itself was cut from a Crushed Curry Card Stock scrap using the Reach For The Stars Dies.  Next,  I embossed it using the dotted pattern from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (available online). It was then adhered just behind the back cloud layer using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

The sentiment is from 2 different stamp sets- Just My Type and Gorgeously Made.  Hello was stamped in Crushed Curry Classic Ink and stamped off one time to create the lighter shade.  I then cut each letter out using the smallest circle die from the Reach For The Stars Dies and adhered to the front cloud using Mini Glue Dots. Friend was stamped in full strength Crushed Curry Classic Ink and adhered to the bottom of the O using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

The card was finished off using my favorite new embellishment- the Loose Silver Sequins.

Thanks for stopping by!  Please be sure to click the links below to navigate throughout the hop!  BACK will take you to Charlet Mallet and NEXT to Elizabeth Price.  

Creation Station: Beach Life

 

Hello there!  Today I'm playing along with the Creation Station Design Team.  Our theme this month is Beach Life.  I chose to create a Father's Day card using the Beauty Of The Deep Bundle.  

I originally purchased this set because I LOVED the anchor.  Then I began playing around with it and I couldn't put it down! There are so may fantastic elements in this set and it really does make some gorgeous cards!

Let's talk about the anchor again....just for a minute!   I love how the it looks with the bright sun reflecting off of it!  This fun little element was created using the Holographic Trio 12" x 12" Specialty Paper.  This specialty paper has 6 sheets- (2 each of 3 holographic patterns).  I used the silver holographic sheet.  There is also Berry Burst and Starry Sky colored holographic papers. 

 The above picture shows the Loose Silver Sequins that I used for embellishments.  Yes,  I know they look clear and that's because I adhered them silver side down.  I definitely wouldn't have thought that they would look clear but they do!  They look like little bubbles!

Thanks for stopping by today- up next on our hop is Sara Nell Langland.  

 

TGIF Challenges: Color Challenge

 

Good morning!  Long time no stamp!  I'm back today to play along with the TGIF Challenges Color Challenge.  Please join us as we create using Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime and Smoky Slate (neutral colors are also allowed).  

My card features my favorite stamp set in the Stampin' UP! Annual Catalog.  It's called Just My Type and it's pretty amazing.  There's just something magical about vintage typewriters.  They make my heart smile!

This is a very basic card- nothing too fancy.  I used the dotted embossing folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders to create a textured layer.  The Basic White top layer has distressed edges and a curled corner for interest.  Three Loose Silver Sequins were added to embellish but they are difficult to see in the picture.

Thanks for stopping by!  

Why not join in on the fun and create a card of your own?  Simply create a card using the above sketch and submit it on the TGIF Challenges blog using the guidelines below!

Deadline for challenges is Thursday 6/8/2023 at 10am PST.

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC423
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 6/9/2023
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)