SSINKspiration All Things Thanks: Daisy Delight

Good morning!  What a change a week makes around here, we're having some much appreciated cooler weather and Aidan is off for a week with his grandparents so it's pretty quiet around the house (hoping that will equal a little more fun crafting time but I may also take advantage and get a little more sleep so we'll see).  Today the SSINKspiration designers are sharing all things thanks and so I have a really fun thank you card I made a while back and haven't been able to share.  I was so excited to see glossy white cardstock return in this catalog as there are some great techniques you can do.  I love the look of emboss resist so that's what I went with.

I started with Peekaboo Peach cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Basic Black for a mat to the cardfront.  On this card the cardfront is where everything is.  I started with a piece of Glossy White cardstock and stamped the different flower images from the Daisy Delight stamp set using Versamark ink and then heat embossed with the Heat Tool and White Embossing Powder.  Since this stamp set is a two-step stamp I actually embossed each piece individually (stems, flowers, etc.) to make sure I didn't smear anything.

Next I used a Stampin' Sponge and Peekaboo Peach ink to rub ink all over the bottom left side of the card until I got the right effect.  I used a Sponge Dauber and some Calypso Coral ink to add a little detail to the flower tops as well.  I really love how the embossing really pops once you apply the color.  To finish the flower I added small rhinestones to the center of each flower and then added some Basic Black and Peekaboo Peach Baker's Twine around the bottom of the card.  The bow has two pieces of each color of baker's twine so it's a really substantial element.  The final touch was to stamp the greeting in Basic Black ink (I used the Tuxedo Black ink and held it just a little longer on the cardfront so I got a nice clean image and let it dry, takes a little longer to try on the glossy cardstock.)

This is a great technique where you don't need a lot of supplies or time but you get a wonderful effect that is sure to impress.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing, I'm sure you'll find just the inspiration you're looking for on your next thank you card.

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

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669]	8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141417]	Peekaboo Peach Baker's Twine [144357]
Basic Black Baker's Twine [134576]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Versamark Pad [102283]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Heat Tool [129053]
Sponge Daubers [133773]	Stamping Sponges [141337]

Enjoy!

Diana

Quick and Easy: Washi Tape Daisy Delight

Good afternoon!  I'm a little late in posting but I wanted to share this really quick and easy card using the Daisy Delight stamp set (without any of the flowers).  This was another sample I made for the display boards and it also shows off some of the fun new washi tape and two of the new In Colors, Fresh Fig and Tranquil Tide.

I started with Tranquil Tide for the cardbase and then added a piece of Fresh Fig cardstock and used the feather image from the Delightful Daisy set to stamp along the right side (I used Berry Burst in but that's only because I didn't have Fresh Fig at the time but it still works). 

Next I added three strips of the washi tape from the Pick a Pattern Washi Tape (I like that you get 5 different rolls in this set with a wide variety of patterns and widths).  The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Berry Burst ink on Whisper White cardstock.  I sponged around the edge with Basic Black ink before attaching to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The final touch, adding one of the uber-cute 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows (I love that these bows already come with a glue dot attached for easy use).

This card was super easy to make and doesn't require a ton of supplies and no special tools so it's perfect for the new crafter as well as the more experienced.

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

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669]	2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows [144217]	Pick A Pattern Washi Tape [144166]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144242]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

New Catalog Sneak Peak: Daisy Delight

Happy Friday!  So excited for the holiday weekend we have some family fun planned, as well as some crafting, and hopefully a little extra sleep.  Today I'm sharing another sneak peak of the Daisy Delight suite that is in the new catalog (that's only 6 days away, yeah!)  I made this card for a swap I was in and is very similar to one of my display projects for OnStage so I'm sharing both versions.

I started with Old Olive cardstock for the cardbase and then took a piece of Pool Party cardstock and embossed it with the Big Shot and Brickwall Embossing Folder and then sponged all over with Old Olive ink.  Next I used the Big Shot and Layering Circles Framelits to cut a piece of designer series paper from the Delightful Daisy DSP package and then a scalloped circle mat using Night of Navy Cardstock. 

I stamped the daisy on Calypso Coral cardstock with the same color ink and then punched it out with the Daisy Punch and after attaching to the cardfront (just by the center of the flower so I could fluff up the petals) I added a Gold Faceted Gem to the center of the flower.

The greeting is from the same stamp set and after stamping it on Whisper White cardstock using Night of Navy ink I cut it out using the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits (had to cut it twice to get the stitching on all the sides for this smaller piece) and then sponged around the edge with Old Olive ink before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

The main differences with this card which I made for the display boards at OnStage in April was I used the Polka Dot embossing folder (which is retiring) I did stamp in the center of the polka dots using the small center flower image from the set.  I didn't have the daisy punch and gems so I used a piece of 5/8" Burlap Ribbon and some new Calypso Coral 1/8" Sheer Ribbon (this ribbon is nice and soft, I used the Whisper White on other projects and dyed it to match what I needed and it worked great).






I really love the looks of both cards and how just a couple of changes gives it a different feel (I will say I wished I had gotten the Daisy Punch in my display stamper box, I was struggling how to use that stamp but not now that we have the punch).

Hope you enjoy and are falling in love with this product suite as much as I am!

Below are easy ordering links for the products that you can purchase now:

Product List

Big Shot [143263]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487]
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133739]	Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138288]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702]
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration New Catalog Preview: This Little Piggy

Good morning!  We're a little less than a week away from the new catalog release (whoo hoo!) so today the SSINKspiration designers have decided to share some fun projects using items from the new catalog to get you excited.  I was honored to be one of the display stampers at OnStage last month so I was able to get a super early advance on some of the products and make samples to share at OnStage.  This set is This Little Piggy and it has such cute images, even Aidan loved it when he saw it siting on my desk.  Because of the fun line images with this set it lends itself nicely to watercoloring but I wanted to show an idea that didn't involve coloring so I did a watercolor wash.  This card also shows of 3 of the 5 new In Colors, Powder Pink, Berry Burst, and Lemon Lime Twist (don't these just sound fun!!)

I started with Lemon Lime Twist cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper (this paper has a fun watercolor wash to the coloring so it looks like it has some movement to it).

For the main image I started by taking a piece of White Shimmer Paper and cut out using the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits.  Then using my Aqua Painter and ink pads I colored all over the cardstock for the wash effect and then let it dry, completely.  Once it was dry I stamped the pig image using the Tuxedo Black ink.  The little flower is from the Daisy Delight stamp set and was stamped on Berry Burst paper using Basic Black ink and then cut out with Paper Snips before being attached to the oval with a dimensional.  A little rhinestone is the perfect accent to the center of the flower.

Before attaching the stamped image to the cardfront I took some Silver Metallic Thread and looped it around several times so it peaks out from behind the oval.  The greeting is also from the This Little Piggy stamp set and was stamped in Night of Navy ink, cut out with the same Stitched Shapes Framelits and attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.

This card brings a smile to my face when I look at it and know it will to whoever receives it.  While this card looks really complicated it's not, you just need to be patient with the watercoloring and make sure to let it dry completely before stamping your image (I actually let mine sit overnight).  You're going to have lots of fun playing with this set, I can't wait.

Enjoy!

Diana

New Catalog Sneak Peak: Daisy Delight

Good morning!  Last month I attended Stampin' Up!s On Stage event in Savannah and I was honored to be one of the display stampers, which means I was sent a box of super secret goodies from the new catalog and made samples to demonstration some of the new products.  Now that OnStage has happened I can share the projects I made so I'll be rolling them out all month, trust me you're going to be so excited for all the items in this new catalog, it's wonderful!

This card includes three of the new In Colors:  Tranquil Tide, Powder Pink, and Berry Bust.  I love all of the new colors and the additional options they provide to our current color collection.

I started with Berry Burst cardstock for the cardbase and then added a mat of Tranquil Tide cardstock behind the cardfront.  For this card, the cardfront is where it's all at, glossy cardstock is returning to the catalog (yeah!!) so I did a little emboss resist by stamping with the new Daisy Delight stamp set set, versamark ink and White Emboss Powder (then I heated it up using the Heat Tool).  Then I took a sponge and sponged using the Powder Pink, Berry Burst, as well as Sweet Sugar Plum.  Next I wrapped a piece of 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon (retiring).

The greeting is also from the Daisy Delight stamp set and was stamped on Whisper White cardstock using Berry Burst and Sweet Sugarplum ink and then cut out with the Big Shot and the Stitched Shapes Framelits.  I did sponge around the edge using Powder Pink ink before attaching to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The final touch was add one of the 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows (aren't they cute, and already have an adhesive dot for easy use).

I love how the new In Colors fill some holes in our current color selection and work very will with our current colors as well and I know you'll love them!  The Daisy Delight stamp set is a Two-Step stamp and photopolymer so it's super easy to build the images you want, can't wait for you to give them a try!

Below are easy ordering links for the products you can purchase now (the new catalog items will be available starting in June):

Product List

Big Shot

[143263]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon

[114319]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

Heat Tool

[129056]

Enjoy!

Diana