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 :-)

OSAT: Weather or Not

 

Welcome to another fabulous OSAT Blog Hop!  Join us today as we share projects that reflect the weather in our area.  It's spring weather here in Ohio so we are seeing lots of "early" spring flowers- tulips, daisies, pansy's, etc...

My projects today were created using the Cheerful Daisies Bundle from the upcoming 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.  I also chose to create using only 2 colors- Wild Wheat and Pebbled Path.  The top layer of the card is DSP (Fresh As A Daisy DSP).  The striped layer was created by watercoloring stripes onto a piece of Basic White Card Stock.  

For the Envelope Treat Box- I created a belly band made from the Wild Wheat sheet DSP (Fresh As A Daisy DSP).  I then attached a small scalloped rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies   The rectangle was then embellished with a few varieties of daisies which were stamped in Wild Wheat and Pebbled Path inks.  I created a Wild Wheat DSP flower to add interest behind the upper right corner of the larger daisy.  

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Monday Montage #234: Happy Birthday

Hello stampin' friends! I'm so excited- over the weekend I found my Artistically Inked Stamp Set that I ordered a loooong time ago and somehow managed to lose when we moved almost 2 yrs ago.  I'm also very happy that it will also be in the new upcoming Annual Catalog!  

I chose to create using a bright color palette: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green and just a smidge of Pool Party.  This birthday card is sure to brighten the recipient's day!

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.  

Monday Montage #231: Thanks a Bunch

Hello stampin' friends! The Sweet Citrus Stamp Set and coordinating Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder are  two of my favorite products!  They. Are. Fabulous!

To create the Basic White top layer of this card- I inked the inside back of the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder with Daffodil Delight Classic Ink and then used a Small Blending Brush to add Polished Pink Classic Ink to the citrus images.  I then ran it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine to emboss the Basic White layer.  

The close up above shows the embossed images in the Basic White top layer.  This is an easy way to add a little more texture and dimension to the card.

The multicolored citrus images in the picture above were created the same way the Basic White top layer was created only this time I fussy cut the images out. 

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.  

Monday Montage #230

Hello stampin' friends! Today I have a sweet Valentine to share!  It was created using the Conversation Bubbles Dies and the Love For You Dies.  That's right- a card with no stamping!  

Isn't it cute?  I don't often make cards that don't involve stamping but I had this idea in my head and couldn't resist putting it on paper. To create this look- I first cut a bunch of conversation bubbles using the Conversation Bubbles Dies.  Then I carefully arranged them onto a Basic White top layer and adhered them using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I used a stapler to attach the tiny ribbon to the card layer.  Three tiny Sweet Sorbet  hearts (from the Conversation Bubbles Dies) were added around the Love You sentiment to add interest.  

The card was finished off by adding Heart Pearls.

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.  

OSAT: Fresh Finds

 

Welcome to the first OSAT Blog Hop of the year!  Join us as we share out creations made with items from the brand new January-April Mini Catalog.  My card features the Country Bouquet Stamp Set as well as the Country Floral Lane DSP.  In addition- I have also used the Dandy Designs DSP (Sale-A-Bration Catalog) and the Alphabet A La Mode Dies.

Making Valentines has been a tradition of mine forever!  It's fun to create heartfelt messages for those we love.  This card features a playful color palette that's perfect for anyone!  Sweet Sorbet, Kraft, and Coastal Cabana.   Each heart was constructed using the Heart Punch Pack and the centers were popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Each letter was cut using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies, Basic White Card Stock and Foam Adhesive Sheets.   The card was embellished with a Coastal Cabana Baker's Twine Bow.  This twine can be found in the Three Twine Combo Pack.   

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