Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Card Sketch Challenge: Festive Flurry

Good morning!  What a wonderful weekend, not only did we have lots of fun celebrating Chris' 40th birthday, we had an unusual break from the August heat and humidity hear which meant we were able to spend lots of time outside enjoying it with was awesome.  It's back to another week and we were talking that school starts in just 3 short weeks here and we can't believe it will be fall and time to start thinking about the holidays (crazy, I know!)  It was this thought that provided the inspiration for my card for this month's Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration card sketch challenge.  I decided to make a Christmas card (my first of the season) and show off some products that you need have since you won't be able to purchase them after August 27, the Festive Flurry stamp set (and matching framelits), and the Christmas Messages stamp set. These are some of the items that are currently on the carryover list and are available for purchase but only until August 27 so make sure you have these, they are perfect for all your holiday projects!

 

The cardbase is Crumb Cake cardstock and then I took a piece of Pool Party cardstock, embossed it with the Big Shot and the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, then I sponged all over the cardstock with Crumb Cake ink.  Next I stamped two of the snowflakes from the Festive Flurry Stamp set in Island Indigo ink and cut them out with the Festive Flurry Framelits.  I added a couple Soft Suede Candy Dots to the center of the snowflakes. I used some Champagne Shimmer Paper and the snowflake framelits to cut a piece one size larger for the center snowflake.  The greeting is from the Christmas Messages stamp set and after stamping it with Island Indigo Ink on Crumb Cake Paper I cut it out with the 1 3/8" Circle Punch for easy layering.

 

I really like the simplicity of this card with the added bling (perfect for the holidays) and is "mailable" which will be helpful if you're sending lots of them to friends and family.  I would love for you to come check out the other fabulous cards the designers are sharing for inspiration and come play along in the fun.

 

I also want to remind you, if you don't have a Big Shot now is the perfect time to get one, if you purchase a Big Shot between now through the end of the month you get to select one of five stamp set and coordinating framelit bundles for FREE (awesome) so you can start in on all the fun.  Already own a Big Shot, no worries you can still get in on the savings and purchase one of the bundles for 15% off.  Please me know if you have any questions and how I can help you get started (this would also make a great Christmas gift for the crafter in your life, it's never too early to start shopping!!) 

 

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

Festive Flurry Clear-Mount Bundle

$46.95

Christmas Messages Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$20.95

Big Shot

$99.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

1-3/8" Circle Punch

$15.95

Champagne Glimmer Paper

$4.95

Neutrals Candy Dots

$5.95

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

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Have a great day and happy stamping! 

 

Diana

Merry Christmas! Family Christmas Share 2013

Good Morning and Merry Christmas to all our friends and family! I hope you're spending a wonderful day with family and just enjoying all the special moments.  We're on a family cruise right now and we'll be spending our Christmas on a beach snorkeling and driving dune buggies (definitely not our normal Christmas activities, can't wait).  Everyone knows I really enjoy making our family Christmas cards and work on them for months, each year.  Today on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog all the designers are sharing the cards and family pictures they made for this year, can't wait to check them all out!  When Stampin' Up! released the new Circle Card Framelit Dies to make these cool swing cards I immediately knew I had to use it for our Christmas card. 

 

Now I have to admit, several items on my card are retired, I have lots of products in my stash so I love to use some of the awesome products from the past and make room for new items, but you could easily swap out any of our fabulous designer series papers and stamps to create a unique card for you and your family.

 

The greeting on the cardfront is from the Christmas Messages stamp set and was punched out with the Decorative Label Punch.  I used lots of Silver Glimmer paper on these cards, both on the chevrons on the cardfront and the snowflake on the inside circle swing element.  The stamp set, Snow Much Fun, and designer series paper, Letter's to Santa, are both retired.  Other current products I used were: the Big Shot, Circle Collection Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch, and Festive Flurry Framelits.

 

I really had fun with this card and hope everyone enjoyed it, there's lots of little elements that are fun.

 

In addition to being thankful for my family and friends, I'm thankful for all you and your support, it means the world to me and I'm truly blessed.  Enjoy and be safe!

 

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge: Santa List

Good morning friends!  It's a snowing day here so I'm working from home and Aidan's looking forward to a fun day of fort building once we get enough snow for construction to begin.  Today I'm sharing the card I made for this weeks Paper Craft Crew Sketch challenge and when I saw this sketch I knew it would be a lot of fun.  The card base is Crumb cake and I added a piece of Season of Style Designer Series Paper as well as a strip of Cherry Cobbler cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and the Pretty Print Textured Embossing Folder.  A piece of 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon is a perfect accent along the seam.  I also added another piece of the same DSP as a vertical strip.

 

 The main stamped image is from the Santa's List stamp set and is stamped in Old Olive ink.  I matted this on Early Espresso cardstock and added some rhinestones along the top left corner.  For the sentiment accent it's from the Christmas Messages stamp set and is punched out with the 1 3/8" circle punch and matted with the scallop circle punch and Crumb Cake cardstock.  I used some Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon for the tails and attached the whole piece with  dimensionals.

 

I love how this card turned out, it just screams classic Christmas and this Santa is just too cute.  Are you finished with all your holiday projects?  I'm making progress but I keep adding things I want to get done, so we'll see how it goes.

 

 

Enjoy and if you're having snow or bad weather where you are, be safe and take care!

 

Diana

 
 

Stylin' Stampin' Squad November Blog Hop: Christmas

Thank you so much for joining us for the November Stylin’ Stampin’ Squad Blog Hop! This month our projects focus on Christmas. While we yet have to give thanks this month, some of us are already thinking about sending Christmas cards, what kind of packaging to present gifts in and how we want to deck our halls. On this month’s blog hop we are showcasing many of the Stampin’ Up! products that are available in the Holiday Catalog. You will see everything from cards to gift tags to 3-D décor and gift packaging. We hope you enjoy seeing how we use the products to create our projects and feel inspired to come up with some great projects of your own.
Remember you can order all of the products showcased from your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.

You should have just left stop number 8 on the Stylin’ Stampin’ Squad blog hop – Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya.  If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn’t work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.

I absolutely love the Winter Frost product suite in the Holiday Catalog.  My first project is this beautiful Christmas card that uses the Special Season and Christmas Messages stamp sets.  The cardbase is Pool Party and I added a piece of Winter Frost designer series paper that was matted on Island Indigo cardstock (I used the new Envelope Punch Board to corner round both layers).  I stamped the tree in Smoky Slate and used a Two Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds glitter to add some bling on the tree.  For the greeting I just inked up the stamp with Stampin' Write Markers so I have all the colors.  This layer is matted with Bermuda Bay cardstock.  The final touch was to add a piece of Smoky Slate Chevron Ribbon along with a Bermuda Bay Button and a bow of Island Indigo Baker's Twine.

Of course I had to make a coordinating treat holder and I love these metal tins that are perfect for 12 nuggets (that I wrapped in DSP).  This tin came together really quickly, I added some DSP along the edge of the tin and created a belly band with Island Indigo Textured Cardstock, Winter Frost DSP, and some Whisper White Organza Ribbon.

For the tag I stamped the snowflake from the Festive Flurry stamp set and cut it out with the Big Shot and Festive Flurry Framelits.  I cut the smaller snowflake out of Silver Glimmer Paper.  The greeting is from the new Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set and it was punched out with the Artisan Label Punch.  A little Whisper White Baker's twine is perfect to attach the tag to the tin. 

 

This tin is so cute and they make perfect gifts for neighbors, coworkers, mailman, etc.  Anyone on your list would love to receive it!  I hope you enjoyed this month's blog hop projects.  Remember you can continue on the rest of the blog hop, and if you just started here, don't worry, you can work your way around the full hop.  I love these turned out and I definitely have more on my to do list.

 

                                                                    

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

Blog Hop Participants:

1.Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun
2.Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
3.Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
4.Annie L. of Love Me Cards
5.Cynthia R. of Ink-a-Doodle Creations
6.Jamie H. of Unique Ink
7.Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
8.Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
9.Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
10.Heidi B of Stuck on Stampin'
11.Bree R. of Craft-Somnia
12.Anastasia R. of Stampin' Blondie
13.Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
14.Jennifer B. of NW Stamper
15.Kristina M. of Mama's Sanity
16.Shellie G. of Craft SmashUp

September Just Cards Class

Welcome back and Happy Thursday!  Today I'm so excited to share the cards we'll be making that this months Just Cards class.  The class is this Sunday, September 8 at 2:00 PM.  We'll be making these five wonderful cards (plus there's the Christmas Card option to help get you started on your holiday cards). 

 

There's still time to reserve your spot, just let me know by Friday, September 6.  Also, if you can't make it to class but don't want to miss out on the projects, let me know and you can get the card kit to go so you can make these cards at home when your schedule allows.

 

I hope to stamp with you Sunday!

 

Diana