Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #339: Birthday Goodness

Good morning!

We're continuing with our quarantine craziness but at least the weather is supposed to be nicer this week so I'm looking forward to that.  I also needed a little break so I hopped into the studio for a little color therapy to play along with this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge (look at these fabulous, springy colors!)

I used Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then added Basic Black as the mat for the cardfront that's Seaside Spray Designer Series Paper from the 2019-2021 In Colors DSP stack.

For the main stamped image I used the Birthday Goodness stamp set and stamped in Momento Black ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut it out with the Stitched Rectangles Dies before coloring it in with the Stampin' Blends.

I tucked another pattern of DSP, in Rococo Rose behind the stamped image for a pop of color.  To finish off the card I added some rhinestones, as well as a bow tied with Mint Macaron 1/4" Textile Ribbon and the greeting which was stamped on Rococo Rose cardstock and attached with mini dimensionals.

I have to admit, this stamp set is one of my favorites, who doesn't love yummy treats, and I'm sad that it's retiring at the end of the month (I'll be holding on to my stamp set for sure!) so I can continue sending sweet, carb-free, birthday greetings.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing as inspiration and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for products used on today's card:

Product List

Birthday Goodness Cling Stamp Set [149376]	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Mint Macaron 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Textile Ribbon [149480]	2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149617]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150882]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202]	Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155885]
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149569]	Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147283]	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Snips [103579]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #PCC348: Birthday Goodness

Good morning!

Our summer seems to be racing to a closure, and we had a wonderful summer beach getaway last weekend, so much fun.  One thing I would love to have all the time but especially on vacation is donuts so I'm making some yummy donuts for today's Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge.

For this card I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Pool Party cardstock for the cardfront that was embossed with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.





For the main image I stamped the large donut stack image from the Birthday Goodness stamp set using Momento Basic Black ink on Whisper White and then colored it in with my Stampin' Blends.  Once finished I cut it out with the Layering Ovals dies and attached it to the cardfront.

To finish off the card I added a little flag using Flirty Flamingo cardstock, the greeting was stamped on Highland Heather and cut out with Layering Circles Dies and attached with dimensionals.  A Whisper White Baker's Twine bow and some rhinestones finished off the card.

I absolutely love desserts so it's no surprise I love this stamp set, so yummy without all the calories!  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and we would love for you to join in and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Birthday Goodness Cling Stamp Set [149376]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Layering Ovals Dies [151771]	Layering Circles Dies [141705]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601]
Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149572]	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605]	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276]	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603]
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147273]	Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine [124262]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Fab Friday Sketch Challenge #FabFri169: Birthday Goodness

Good morning!

Summer is the perfect time for birthdays (well really anytime is but I know a lot of friends who have birthdays in the summer so there's lots of celebrating going on).  Today the Fab Friday group has a fun sketch challenge that I thought would be perfect to show off the new Birthday Goodness stamp set because birthdays and donuts, umm yes please!!!

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Basic Black as a mat for the Pool Party cardfront which was embossed with the Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder (and then I sponged over the embossing with Pool Party ink so it really pops).

Next I stamped three of the small donuts on Whisper White cardstock using Momento Black ink and colored them in with Stampin' Blends before fussy cutting each out with my Paper Snips.

I attached the three donuts using dimensionals to a Whisper White circle that I cut using the Stitched Shapes Dies.  Now I have a sneak peak from the Holiday catalog for you, check out that glossy look on the donut frosting!  Crystal Effects are back and this time they're shimmery!!  Whoo Hoo!!  So I flooded the frosting area of each donut with the Shimmery Crystal Effects and let it dry (note: crystal effects take a bit to dry so I always add them after I've finished a card so I can let it set overnight to get fully dry).

To finish off the card I had to add the greeting so I stamped it in Basic Black ink on Crumb Cake cardstock and punched it out with the Classic Label Punch before attaching it to the card with dimensionals.

This card is so yummy I could just eat it up (and not have the sugar rush and all the associated calories!) and what a perfect way to help celebrate someone's birthday.  I loved Crystal Effects the last time we had them so I was really excited to see them return, with a twist, and am already thinking about other projects that can use that little glossy finish. 






Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Birthday Goodness Cling Stamp Set [149376]	Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder [147923]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Classic Label Punch [141491]	Shimmery Crystal Effects [150892]
Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144582]	Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585]	Flirty Flamingo Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [147032]	Pool Party Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144594]	Purple Posy Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker [149565]
Soft Suede Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [146875]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]

Enjoy,

Diana