Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Hello, Lovely

Happy Friday, yeah!  It seems like out weather is finally warming up and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we are done with winter and we can finally start to enjoy spring.  It’s also another race weekend for me, on Sunday I’m running the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler, I haven’t run this race before but I’ve heard really good things and I’m excited.  I know the cherry blossoms won’t be in full bloom but I’m thinking it’ll still be really pretty with all the monuments.  It’s Friday so today I’m sharing my design team card for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge.  This is a really fun, easy layout that really lends itself to showcasing some of the great designer series papers we have this year.  For this card I started with a So Saffron cardbase (I don’t know if you’ve noticed but I really like to use a lighter base color so it’s really easy to write in the card and mail it out) and I added a layer of Baked Brown Sugar Cardstock that I embossed with the Big Shot and Chevron Embossing Folder (I love how simply embossing layers really elevates a project and it’s not a lot of effort, awesome).  Next I added a piece of Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper.
 

For the little flag elements I used the same DSP and the Petite Curly Label Punch to make the flags a breeze.  To hide the seam I just added a piece of the Coastal Cabana Stretched Ruffle Ribbon.  For the greeting used the Hello, Lovely stamp set and used Stampin’ Write Markers to color in the greeting before stamping.  A little sponging around the edge with a sponge and Baked Brown Sugar ink was the final touch before attaching it to the card with dimensionals.

This is a great flat, mailable card that is easy to make but really packs a punch which the recipient is sure to love.  We would love for you to play along with us for this weeks sketch challenge and make sure to share your creations so we can check them out and show you some love.

 

Below is the list of products used for this project: 

Petite Curly Label Punch

$12.95

Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim

$8.95

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine

$99.95

Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

So Saffron 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$6.95

Baked Brown Sugar 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Hello Lovely Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$24.95

Many Marvelous Markers

$109.95

Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper

$10.95

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Have a wonderful weekend and hope you can spending a little time relaxing and crafting (always puts me in my happy place!)

Diana

Fab Friday Sketch Challenge: Happy Watercolor

Good morning!  What a crazy start to the week, after snow on Monday I woke up yesterday not feeling well.  I thought I could get up, work out and shake of the yuck feelings I had.  Instead I just kept getting worse and stayed home and preceded to sleep all day (I haven't done that since I can't remember), hopefully I start feeling better soon.  Thankfully I had already made my card for this weeks Fab Friday sketch challenge.  To help shake off the winter blues I decided to make a bright and springy card and the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper was the perfect inspiration for my color selections.  I started with a Smoky Slate cardbase and then added a piece of Watercolor Wonder DSP that was matted on Gumball Green.  For the greeting I used the Happy Watercolor stamp set and used my Stampin' Write Markers to color in the stamp before stamping on Smoky Slate and cut it out with the Big Shot and the Chalk Talk Framelits.  I also added a little bow of Island Indigo Chevron Ribbon as an accent.

 

For all the little accents I decided to use butterflies and the Beautiful Wings Embosslit die was perfect for making lots of little butterflies of different sizes in Smoky Slate, Tangerine Tango, and Daffodil Delight.  The final touch is one of the Mini Metallic clothespins for a whimsical touch.

 

This card is so bright and cheery, it'll definitely brighten someone's day.  I hope you enjoy!

 

Diana

Occasions Catalog is Live!

I don't know if you've heard, but the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog "Celebrate the Everyday" is live!  There are so many great products in this catalog I'm having so much fun playing with the new products and know you'll enjoy them just as much, there truly is something for everyone, View the products and Shop Online here!

 

I know that sometimes a new catalog can be overwhelming, so I thought I'd share with you my

Top 7 Occasions Catalog products (so far)!

 

These are not in any particular order.. just my top 7 Favorite products in the new catalog!

 

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch #133324, pg 35

 

Perfect Pennants Bundle, Clear Mount #134816, $41.50

Perfect Pennants Bundle, Would Mount #134815, $48.50

 

Arrows Textured Embossing Folder #132187, $7.95

 

Fresh Prints DSP Paper Stack, #132996, pg 33

 

Natural 5/8" printed Chevron Ribbon (like light weight burlap), #132982, pg 18

 

Love You to the Moon, Clear Mount #133143, $17.95

Love You to the Moon, Wood Mount #133140, $24.95

 

 

Happenings Simply Sent Card Kit, #133329, pg 31

 

If you do not have a catalog, contact your demonstrator for a copy.

If you do not have a demonstrator, I'd be happy to send you a catalog, just contact me.

Shop the Occasions "Celebrate the Everyday" catalog here

View the catalog online here: