Jun 15, 2016 | Uncategorized |
I love fireworks! I love the colors and patterns. I love to “ooo” and “ahh” when they burst in the air. I love the patriotic music that accompanies them. When I saw that the SUO challenge was Summer Celebrations and that the Paper Players challenge was Dapper Denim, Cherry Cobbler and White, I knew I was going to make a card with fireworks.
Here’s what I came up with:
And here’s the banner from the Paper Players:
Can you guess how I made my fireworks? It’s an old Preschool craft trick. I was reminded of it on Michelle’s Crafty Morning blog. It uses drinking straws tapes together like this:
Fun, right? I had a great time stamping them!
To make the rest of the card, I used the “happy” die from the Hello You Thinlets Dies, the “July” stamp from the retired Project Life Day to Day Stamp set, and the 4 is cut using the Large Numbers Framelets Dies.
Did you notice the little silver stars? They are a new addition to the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. They are Metallic Enamel Shapes and come in gold and silver. Just the right touch to finish my card!
Now bring on the fireworks and “The Stars and Stripes Forever”!
Happy stampin’,
Robin
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Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Hello!
I’ve enjoyed being outside working in my flower beds. It’s a very peaceful time for me. When I came back in to make this card, I still had flowers on the brain. That’s okay because the new catalog is full of lovely floral images! This card uses the flower flourish from Flourishing Phrases and the large floral die from the Designer Thinlets Dies.
Here’s what I came up with:
Isn’t it pretty? I am very pleased with the way it turned out.
I started with a Mint Macaron card base. After adding a Whisper White layer, I added the diecut from the larger die. It cut really well using the Precision Base Plate.
My floral image is colored with markers in So Saffron, Calypso Coral, and Mint Macaron. The sentiment is from Watercolor Wings and is colored in Calypso Coral.
This card is really quite simple to construct but makes a big impact.
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Happy stampin’,
Robin
Jun 12, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Hello! I’m so pleased to show you another new stamp set and the coordinatingThinlets dies today. My card uses the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and the Flourish Thinlets Dies. The script and botanicals in this set feel very feminine to me. Together, the stamps and dies make up a beautiful card.
I made this card to play along with the Global Design Challenge and the TGIF Challenge.
Here’s my card:
And here are the banners for the two challenges:
My card base is So Saffron. The other colors I used are Calypso Coral, Peekaboo Peach, and Pear Pizzazz. The flowered panel was colored with markers. The sentiment and leaf are stamped. For bling, I added pearls to the die cut and also to the top and bottom of the card.
I can’t wait to play some more with this set! Stay tuned to see what’s next!
Happy stampin’,
Robin
Jun 11, 2016 | Uncategorized |
I’m back today with another navy and white card. I couldn’t resist! The Floral Boutique DSP calls to me like a siren! I used this week’s PPA304 sketch for further inspiration.
Here’s my card:
And here’s the PPA Banner for this challenge:
Sympathy cards are satisfying to make but no fun to give. I just hope this card gives comfort to the ones who read it.
The lighthouse is from the stamp set From Land To Sea. I stamped it in Night of Navy and colored the stripes with my Cherry Cobbler Marker.
The sentiment is from the Wetlands Stamp Set. I stamped and embossed the sentiment in Night of Navy on Vellum. Then I glued the vellum over top of the lighthouse panel.
As I said above, the DSP is from the Floral Boutique Pack. Every piece is lovely.
To finish my card, I added a Cherry Cobbler circle to match the sketch. I also added a couple of retired Candy Dots for detail.
Finished! Hope you like it!
Happy stampin’,
Robin
Jun 10, 2016 | Uncategorized |
I’m excited to debut new products from the 2016 Annual Catalog! Mr. Brown (UPS man) delivered a big box last night and I couldn’t wait to break it open. I chose some of the newbies to use on my card for the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge.
Here is my card for the challenge:
And here is the banner that was my inspiration:
I cut pieces of the Floral Boutique DSP pack and backed them with silver cardstock for the rectangular blocks. This paper is GORGEOUS! Every sheet has lovely designs on both sides.
In the square, I added a Night of Navy die cut from the Flourish Thinlets Dies.
The sentiment is from the Floral Phrases Stamp Set and is stamped and embossed in Night of Navy.
To finish the card, I added a pearl to the middle of the flower and sprinkled a few more in other places of my card.
I love the way this turned out. I may have to make a few more!
I’m off to play with more new products!
Happy stampin’,
Robin
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NEW RECRUITS CAN EARN 2 FREE STAMP SETS! During the month of June, you earn two free stamp sets in addition to your other free merchandise when you join the Stampin’ Up! family. That’s up to a $104 value! You can sign as a hobby demonstrator and just enjoy the discount (20%) without selling a thing! It’s the best deal Stampin’ Up! has!
EARN $35 IN EXTRA HOST REWARDS FOR ANY ORDER OR PARTY TOTALING $350! Here’s how it works:
- A $350 order normally earns $42 of Stampin’ Rewards. Now $77!
- A $400 order normally earns $48 of Stampin’ Rewards. Now $83!
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Jun 9, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Graduation time is here and I’ve been busy making cards for the occasion. The one I made today happens to apply to two challenges: Can You Case It and Sunday Stamps. Here’s my latest graduation card:
Here are the banners for the two challenges I used for inspiration:
I chose the ship from the Traveler Stamp Set for my image. Graduating is the process that leads to the next step in your life’s journey, so I thought it was appropriate. I colored the image with Dapper Denim, Real Red and Basic Gray markers and stamped it on Whisper White cardstock.
The sentiment is from a new set called Thoughtful Banners. This set has so many possible sentiments to use. I chose “graduation” and stamped it in the open space on my banner image. I was able to punch out my banner with the new Duet Banner Punch.
The background panel is stamped with an image from the Timeless Textures Set. I use this stamp set so often that I always just leave it on my desk. No sense to put it away because I use it all.the.time.
I mounted both panels on Real Red and adhered them to my card base. The card base was jazzed up a bit with some scoring to frame my image.
I wish the best for all 2016 graduates!
Happy stampin’,
Robin
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