Rainbow of Happiness

In case it's gone unnoticed- I have just a slight obsession with the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle from Stampin' UP!  It's probably one of my most favorite stamp/die sets ever.  It's one of those sets that lends itself perfectly for just about every occasion.  You know- the one that gets reached for before all the others on the shelf!

The project I'm sharing today is so fun!  The background was created by using Blending Brushes to craft an ink rainbow.  I used Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Granny Apple Green, Soft Sea Foam, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather.  I cut the inked panel into 1/2" strips and adhered them to a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of  Basic White Card Stock in an offset manner.  Then using the Stitched Rectangle Dies- I cut out the panel that would become the top layer of my card.

Here's a close up!  For the white rainbow pieces- I used the heart/dots/stripes/rain drops images.  Each image was stamped in a coordinating color (Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana).  Using the Playful Alphabet- I cut out the word HELLO and used the negative image to create my sentiment.  

The bow was created using the Petal Pink 5/8" Organdy Ribbon.  I carefully cut one edge off and combined it with some white Baker's Twine.  Sparkle & Shine sequins were the perfect embellishments to finish off the card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday Montage: Cactus Cuties!

Hello stampin' friends! Welcome back for the Monday Montage Blog Hop!  My project today is so fun!  It was created using the Cactus Cuties Stamp Set and coordinating Cactus Builder Punch. It's a set of four 3"x3" cards and a little box to store them in. 

For all 4 card bases- I chose to use Kraft Paper.  It's a different color and texture than traditional card stock.  It tends to be just a tad bit more rigid.  For the first card created- I stamped the Just A Note sentiment all over the card base using White Craft Ink.  An Evening Evergreen scalloped circle layered with a Basic White Circle help create the main focal image for the cactus.

Card number two was created exactly the same as card number one only with a Polished Pink scalloped circle and Basic White layered circle.  The hello sentiment was stamped onto the card base randomly using White Craft Ink.

Whenever I want to add a subtle border to my cards- I always reach for the Stitched With Whimsy Dies.  As you can see from card number 3- that die set added the perfect touch!

Last but certainly not least is a card featuring an open square "frame".  This was created by cutting a 2-3/4" square piece of Kraft Paper and cutting another square out of the the inner part.  I left a 1/4" border around the inside of the frame.

All images on the 4 cards were inked using the following colors:  Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Polished Pink, White Craft Ink.  To embellish each card- I used White Baker's Twine from the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack and the Sparkle and Shine Sequin Assortment.  

The adorable card box was created using Polished Pink, Evening Evergreen and Basic White Card Stock.  The DSP is Polished Pink from the 2021-2023 6" x 6" DSP.  

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.  

Creation Station: Rainbow Rearrange

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card that was created for the Creation Station Rainbow Rearrange Blog Hop.  For this hop- we are sharing cards that feature rainbows in a different way.  It can be non traditional colors, flipped upside down, sideways, etc. 

I chose to create a card that featured multiple yellows.  I used Bumble Bee, Daffodil Delight DSP (from the Brights Collection 6" x 6" DSP), So Saffron and Crushed Curry.  This rainbow represents the sun in my dark cloudy sky!

For the background- I used the cloud design from the Basic Borders Dies to create a mask.  Then using a Blending Brush loaded with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink- I carefully added some fluffy clouds.  

Stitching on cards is a quick and easy way to create a "frame" around the main stamped image.   Distressing the edges of the layer adds interest.   The card was embellished using the Sparkle and Shine Sequins Assortment.  This sequin assortment is awesome because it contains stars, round sequins and round dome shaped dots.  

The final touch for this card was a Bumble Bee Bow stapled along the edge of the top layer.  A small Black Bakers Twine bow was layered onto the Bumble Bee bow to keep within my black/white/yellow color scheme.  

Thanks for stopping by today!  Please be sure to visit the next stop on our hop- Vicki Boucher.   She has a gorgeous creation to share with you!  

 

Monday Montage Hello Beautiful

Hello stampin' friends! Welcome back for the Monday Montage Blog Hop!  Today I'm sharing a card that I created using the Abstract Beauty Product Suite form the January-June Mini Catalog.  This suite is so fun to use!  The stamps have cute sayings, the dies are fun geometrical shapes and the DSP is gorgeous! 

To create this card- I cut 2 layers of DSP from the Abstract Beauty Specialty DSP.  I roughed up the edges of both DSP layers using the blade on my Paper Snips and adhered them to the card base in an offset manner.   Using the Stitched Rectangle Dies- I cut out 5 rectangular DSP panels which staggered and adhered to the top layer.  I then added a medium sized circle image in coordinating DSP (this was the largest open circle from the Beautiful Shapes Dies) to display the sentiment.  

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: Sketch Challenge #tgifc355

Hello Friends! Today I'm playing along with the TGIF Challenges Design Team. Today we are sharing projects created based on the sketch above.  I don't know about you- but I love sketch challenges because it takes the guesswork out of creating.   

The design is already planned so grab some stamps, inks, card stock, embellishments and create away!

I used my favorite DSP Sunshine & Rainbows for this bright fun card.  Not gonna lie- I'm gonna be pretty sad when Sale-a-bration is over and we can no longer get this fabulous paper.  I LOVE it!

For this card- I used several different dies.  The Border Basics Dies were used to create the clouds beneath the rainbow.  The Give It A Whirl Dies were used to create the larger clouds at the ends of the rainbow.  The Brilliant Rainbow Dies were used to create the rainbow and smaller clouds.  

To add interest to the bright background- I distressed the edges and zig zag stitched a border all the way around.  

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 2/17/2022 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- #TGIFC355
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 2/18/2022
• 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 :-)

Loaded Envelope Challenge

Hello Friends! Today I'm playing along with the TGIF Challenges Design Team.  Our mission was to create a loaded envelope.  I'm not going to lie- loaded envelopes are a new concept to me.  I had never seen one so I had to a little bit of research to see what they are all about!  

They sure are adorable!  They can be any size- large or small!  I created mine using a 6" x 6" sheet of Sunshine and Rainbows DSP from the Sale-a-bration catalog.  

It has 2 pockets- a larger one and a smaller one.  The smaller one is just above the Hello Friend embellishment.  

Lots of goodies fit inside!  The larger pocket in the back- holds a miniature card as well as a package of Metallic Pearls. ...and still has room for more!

The smaller pocket holds 2 tags, a mini card and a mini lolli.

 

Put it all together and this is what ya get!  Super cute!!!

I definitely see myself making lots of these in the very near future!  

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

Deadline for challenges is Thursday 2/3/2022 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- #TGIFC353
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 2/4/2022
• 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 :-)

Supply List:

Card Stock:  Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Blushing Bride, Pool Party, So Saffron, Misty Moonlight

DSP:  Sunshine and Rainbows 6"x 6" DSP 

Stamps: Rainbow of Happiness, Calming Camilla 

Inks:  Granny Aple Green, Misty Moonlight, White Craft Ink

Tools/other supplies:  Bumblebee 1/4" Gingham Ribbon, White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Brilliant Rainbow Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies, Sweet Hearts Dies, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

OSAT Blog Hop: Happiness is...

Good morning stampin' friends!  Today's projects were created for the One Stamp At A Time Blog Hop.  Our theme this month is Happiness is....  For me- happiness is a lot of things- but mostly a new Stampin' Up! Catalog!  The new January-June Mini Catalog was released last week and I LOVE it!  There are so many fabulous products!  

The card was created on a 4-1/4" square Basic White card base with a 4" Basic White top layer.  Nine heart images were stamped using the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set and cut out using the coordinating Sweet Heart Dies.  They were individually adhered to the top layer using Mini Glue Dots.  I then wrapped some Poppy Parade/White Baker's Twine around the left side and tied a small bow.

My 3D project is a cute little treat box that holds 3 delicious Ferrero Rocher treats.  

It was created using the Sweet Talk 12" x 12" DSP.  The heart window was punched out using the Heart Punch Pack and embellished with stamped heart images/sentiment from the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set. 

I hope you have enjoyed my projects for today!  Please be sure to join us on the rest of the hop by following the links below!