Salute to Retiring Favorites: Designer Tin of Carts

Good morning!  I'll admit it's a little hard getting back into the routine after vacation, the rest was just what we needed.  Since the retirement list has been released I thought it would be fun to share a few projects this week using items that are retiring so that you can make sure to order them before they sell out.  Today's card all started since I had the greeting stamped previously but hadn't used it on a project so I decided there's no better time to use these pieces up and get them onto completed cards so they're useful.

I started with Bermuda Bay cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock as a mat for the piece of designer series paper from the Pop of Pink Speciality Designer Series Paper pack(retiring) (both the Melon Mambo piece and the basic black printed piece are from the same DSP package so they coordinate, and were scraps I had so once again "use it up!") 

Next I took the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits to cut both the largest circle out of Gold Foil and the greeting that is from the Designer Tin of Cards stamp set (retiring).  I wanted a little extra color so I added a circle mat out of Melon Mambo cardstock, cut out with the Big Shot and the Layering Circles Framelits, to go behind the greeting and attached that circle piece to the foil circle with dimensionals.  The final touch was to tie a bow out of Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine (retiring) and attaching it with a glue dot.

I love the simplicity of this card and how the colors pop against the black, with just a hint of sparkle with the foil.  I'm working on cleaning up the studio which means I'm going to be working on using lots of the scraps and pieces from my orphan pile (since I hate to throw things away) so let's see what we can create with pieces we already have to make room for lots of fun new stuff on the way.

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

Product List

Designer Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141739]

Big Shot

[143263]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

Pop Of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper

[141648]

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115320]

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

[100730]

Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine

[134575]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Enjoy!

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 4

Happy Friday!  I think Friday may just we one of my favorites days of the week, of course I love the weekend but Friday seems to have so much excitement and anticipate for what's to come.  Oh no, I really do love weekends the best!!  Weekends and family fun are definitely something I'm thankful for. For today's 30 Day Gratitude card I combined it with the SSINKspiration blog designers sharing our favorite dies to make this fun card showcasing the Lots of Labels Framelits.

I started with Bermuda Bay cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Watermelon Wonder cardstock as a mat for the Whisper White cardfront.  The cardfront was embossed with the Big Shot and Polka Dot Embossing Folder.  I used a piece of Basic Black designer series paper (from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack) as my piece to be cut out with the Big Shot and the Lots of Labels Framelits.

The greeting is from the Designer Tin of Cards stamp set and was stamped in Watermelon Wonder ink on Whisper White cardstock before being Tags and Labels Framelits.  The greeting was attached to the cardfront with dimensionals and then I added a bow using Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon to tie all the colors together.

This is one of those classic cards that you could use any color combo and have a supply all made and ready to go just when you need it.  I don't know about you but I carry a pouch in my purse with cards and envelopes, stamps, labels, and even a pen so I can write and mail a card whenever I need which works great.  In my case I've already mailed this to a friend and know she'll enjoy it!

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

Have a great weekend!

Diana