Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #330: So Sentimental

Good morning!

2020 is off and running and looking forward to a great year!  I've been working on some purging activities around the house and making progress and will have to eventually make my way to the studio, that will be a big task, I love my crafting toys, haha!

Today I'm starting off the year with a new Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge.  It's always fun when the challenge uses colors you wouldn't normally consider to help you get new ideas.  I also decided to showcase one of the great new bundles in the new mini catalog, So Sentimental (I'm a sucker for stitched dies that have so many uses!!)

For this card I used Flirty Flamingo for the cardbase and then layered Pretty Peacock cardstock as a mat for the Crumb Cake cardfront (which I stamped with the All Wired Up stamp using Mossy Meadow ink).

Next I added a piece of Brights Designer Series Paper (Flirty Flamingo) that was cut out with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies (part of the So Sentimental Bundle so you save 10% when you buy both the dies and the coordinating stamp set).  The greeting is from the So Sentimental stamp set and was stamped in Mossy Meadow on Whisper White cardstock before being cut out with the same dies and then sponged around the edges with Pretty Peacock ink and attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

To finish off the card I added some basic Rhinestones for some bling as well as some Pretty Peacock 1/2" Scalloped Linen Ribbon to finish is off.

This is such a pretty card and could be used for wedding, anniversary, or even birthday!  This stamp set really has some awesome sentiments and fonts, you will love it!  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing using this color challenge for inspiration, we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

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

Product List

So Sentimental Bundle (English) [153828]	All Wired Up Cling Stamp [149262]	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149613]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Pretty Peacock 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149751]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy!

Diana

Blended Seasons Wedding Greetings!

Good afternoon!  Thinking outside of the box is a great way to find additional uses for a stamp set or product.  Today I'm back with another card using the Blended Seasons bundle but used it to make this pretty wedding card.  This card also gives you a sneak peak of a product being released in the upcoming Holiday Catalog.

I started with Soft Sea Foam cardstock for the cardbase and used Whisper White for the cardfront.  I used the Big Shot and Stitched Seasons Framelits to cut both label pieces and then embossed the outside piece using the Big Shot and Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder (from the upcoming Holiday Catalog).

I used the Blended Seasons stamp set and stamped the bells in Versamark ink on Whisper White and heat embossed it using the Heat Tool and Silver Embossing Powder before cutting them out with a framelit and then colored the ribbon part on the bell using the Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends.  Dimensionals were used to attach both bells to the card.

The greeting was stamped in Soft Sea Foam Ink and I finished off the card with a bow tied with 1/8" Whisper White Sheer Ribbon that I also colored with the Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends.

I love how this card turned out and a fun thing would be to make the card to match the color theme of an individuals wedding, making it personalized.  Don't forget the stamp set and coordinating framelits included in the Blended Seasons bundle are a limited release and will only be available this month, while supplies last so if you've fallen in love with these items as much as I have, don't wait, place your order today so you don't miss out on adding these items to your stampin' collection!

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

Product List

Blended Seasons Clear-Mount Bundle [149894]	Big Shot [143263]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Heat Tool [129053]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131]	Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147923]	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]	Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [148059]
Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon [144172]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Weddings: Special Celebrations

Good morning!  This morning the SSINKspiration designers are sharing wedding card ideas and the new annual catalog has lots of great products to help celebrate these special occasions.

I started with Blushing Bride cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock for the cardfront that was embossed with the Big Shot and Tufted Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder (this folder is amazing!).  Then I added Pearl Jewels to the intersections of the diamonds to really help dress up the background. 

Next I took a piece of Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon and wrapped it around the cardfront and attached a simple bow using the same ribbon.  The greeting is from the Special Celebrations stamp set and was stamped on Blushing Bride cardstock before being cut out with the Big Shot and Stitched Labels Framelits. I lightly sponged around the edges with Basic Black ink before attaching the piece to the cardfront with dimensionals to finish it off.

I've always liked the contracts of black and metallic and this card is so soft and elegant, perfect to celebrate the start of a couples new life together.  We're still in the high wedding season so this would be perfect if you have a wedding coming up, a hand made card will definitely make the couple feel special!

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

Product List

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828]	Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146335]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]
Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198]

Have a great weekend,

Diana

SSINKspiration Wedding Wishes: Better Together

Happy Friday!  Today the SSSINKspiration design team is focusing on weddings and sharing cards perfect to celebrate the special day.  I love this pattern of the Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper and thought it would be perfect backdrop for this card.

I started with Pool Party cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Soft Suede cardstock as a mat for the Tranquil Tide Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper.  I wanted to dress this up so I took a piece of Vellum cardstock and ran it through the Big Shot with the Detailed Floral Thinlits to create this delicate accent along the left side (make sure to run the vellum through the Big Shot several times to make sure it cuts all the way through).

For the greeting I used the Better Together stamp set and stamped in Tranquil Tide ink on Pool Party cardstock before cutting it out with the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits.  I used the Layering Ovals Framelits and Soft Suede cardstock to make the mat before attaching it to the dimensionals.  The final touch was to add a bow made from the Silver 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon (I colored it using my Tranquil Tide Stampin' Write Marker).

I love the colors on this card and all the soft florals (and of course metallic) and it is perfect for any occasion, I may use up some more of this DSP since it's retiring making more of these cards up with different greetings just to stock my stash.

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

Product List

Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141736]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856]
Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies [141482]	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115318]	Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack [144131]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Celebrations: Great Big Greetings

Good morning!  Spring has lots of occasions to celebrate and one of the most popular is weddings, in fact while we were touring James Monroe's Highland estate yesterday where was actually a rehearsal for a wedding that was happening this weekend (apparently they host regular weddings onsite).  Today the SSINKspiration designers are sharing cards for celebrations and since my card is for a wedding it perfectly fits what we saw yesterday.

I started with Berry Burst cardstock for the cardbase and then used a piece of Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper, with lots of silver foil trimmed cake pieces, that has so much detail and color.

For the greeting I used the Great Big Greetings stamp set and stamped it in Berry Burst ink on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Layering Circles Framelts.  To mat the greeting I used a Delicate White Doily and used a sponge to color it with So Saffron ink.  The final touch was to tie a bow using Silver 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon and I colored it with the Old Olive Light Stampin' Blend Marker.

Weddings to me have to have sparkle and shine so I had to have some special bling on this card so this speciality paper and metallic trimmed ribbon is perfect to help celebrate the big day!

Remember Sale-a-bration ends tomorrow so if you're looking to purchase the products used in today's card, or any others, remember they all qualify towards your Sale-a-bration rewards, so don't miss out!!

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

Product List

Great Big Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set [143685]	Big Shot [143263]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Delicate White Doilies [141701]	Sweet Soirée Specialty Designer Series Paper [145564]
Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213]	Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144574]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]

Have a wonderful weekend,

Diana