Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: A Happy Thing

Happy Friday peeps!  The return of warmer weather has made such a difference this week, I love it!  Looking forward to a fun weekend that’s going to be focused on Aidan’s Basketball playoffs and I have a fun class on Sunday so I can’t wait!  Before all the fun and craziness begins it’s time for our weekly Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch challenge.  I designed this weeks challenge and it’s always fun to see what is generated from an easy basic layout.  Since this is the last month of Sale-a-Bration I’ve been getting as much use and fun out of all the great products I earned for FREE while I can (well there’s nothing to say I won’t continue to use some of these products for my personal projects but I know Stampin’ Up' has even more fun in store for us this spring and I’ll have new things to play with). 

 

I started with Old Olive for the cardbase and then added a piece of Typeset Speciality Designer Series Paper (I know I’ve told you in the past how fun this paper is but it really is great!)  I did fold the bottom right corner at a right angle for a little fun and added a Daffodil Delight Candy Dot (from the Brights Candy Dots).  For the stamped image I stamped the lemon from the A Happy Thing stamp set in Memento Ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then colored it in with Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Blendabilities Markers (I created this card before the Blendabilities were discontinued and will continue to enjoy my markers but you can get a similar effect by using your blender pens and Classic Ink Pad.  The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Old Olive ink. 

Along the top of the Very Vanilla Piece I used my Spiral Punch to punch along the top before matting with Daffodil Delight cardstock.  The final touch was to add some Old Olive 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon (this is one of my favorite ribbons since it’s so soft and lays flat when knotted which is great for mailing).

I had a lot of fun with this card, in fact so much fun that we made this as one of the cards in last months card class.  This lemon image definitely makes me think warm, spring and summer thoughts which we all need after this winter.  The other design team members shared some great cards as well so please go check them out and then play along with the sketch, I would love to see what you come up with.

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Have an enjoyable Friday and a wonderful weekend!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop: Anything Flowers

Happy Thursday, it’s time for this months Stylin’ Stampin’ INKspiration blog hop and the design team has decided to give Mother Nature a helping hand for the arrival of spring so we decided to focus on flowers this month!  Stampin’ Up! is seriously in love with flowers and we have so many different products to satisfy our flower lovers needs so there is a large variety of projects being shared in this months blog hop which is great.

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog!  we are always excited to hear from our followers!  you should have left stop number 3 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - (Wendy at Luvin' Stampin').  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 decided to make a fun card showing lots of different textures and elements using the Mixed Bunch stamp set (an oldie but goodie!!)  I started with a piece of Calypso Coral cardstock and then I added a piece of bark printed paper from the Adventure Abounds Designer Series Paper Stack (I love the realistic prints that are in this paper stack that really help provide a great nature feel to projects!).  I decided to stamp my greeting directly on the DSP using the Big on You stamp set and Black Memento Ink (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this ink!!!!) and it shows up great.
 

For the flower I stamped it using the Mixed Bunch stamp set on Whisper White cardstock using Daffodil Delight ink before punching it out with the coordinating Blossom Punch.  Next I took my Paper Snips and cut two slits half way down on each of the petals and then used the Bone Folder to “fluff” up the petals and really add some dimension.  Next I punched a circle out of Basic Black cardstock using the ¾” Circle Punch and then used the Paper Snips to cut lots of little slits along the edge of the circle and “fluffed” it as well to mimic the fuzzy center of a flower.  The final touch was to add a Calypso Coral Button from the SAB Best Day Ever Accessory Pack and tied a bow in the center using Basic Black Baker’s Twine.

The mixture of the flower with the bark print has such a fun effect and really helps me think of spring in the forest, so fun!  It’s also great to go back and use some of the older stamps that we sometimes neglect in all of the fun with new releases.

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Make sure to check out the rest of the blog hop for lots of other great ideas.  If you click the “Next” button, you’ll go to Kathy's’s site but you can also access any of the hopper’s site from the full blog list below.

 

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Jennifer C. at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
2. Jenny G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts
3. Wendy at Luvin' Stampin'
4. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
5. Kathy at Katrina P's Creative Corner
6. Kim at Stamping with Kim
7. Melissa at Stamp Doc
8. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
9. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
10. Carrie at Carrie Stamps

 

Enjoy and have a great day,

Diana

Project Life for Quick and Easy Cards

Good morning!  It’s amazing to me how quickly we seemed that we are wrapping up winter and spring is starting to finally come around, the longer daylight and warmer weather seems to make everyone happier.  I’ve had a slew of friends and family that have birthdays so I’ve been working to try to keep up with all these occasions.  Thankfully, I had the This Day Project Life Mini Kit (free during Sale-a-Bration) open on my desk so I decided to use the different card pieces from the kit to whip up some quick and easy birthday card.  All I had to do was add a few stamps, ribbon, etc. and these came together in a flash.

 

This kit has so many great pieces I’ve order extra kits so I have on hand for future cards, scrapbook pages, whatever.  This mini kit will only be available through the end of March (and you can get it (along with 13 other SAB options) FREE with every $50 order.

Enjoy!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Card Sketch Challenge #SSINKCS19: Grundgy Birthday Greetings

Good morning and Happy Monday!  After last weeks snow storm it was so refreshing to see the sun come out and warm up so we could actually enjoy some time outside.  I definitely was channeling this great weather for this months  Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog sketch challenge.  Aidan had a friends birthday party so I needed something quick, easy, and perfect for a "little dude" and this sketch was perfect.

I started with Crushed Curry and then added a piece of Whisper White cardstock that was matted with Garden Green cardstock.  On the Whisper White layer I stamped one of the splotches from Gorgeous Grunge in Crushed Curry ink.  I also stamped the birthday greeting in Night of Navy using the Sassy Salutations stamp set.

Next I added lots of fun layer elements, a piece of Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper is along the right hand side.  I stamped a little "washi" piece using the Tape It stamp set and Garden Green ink.

For the final touch I took a piece of Basic Gray cardstock and used the Big Shot and the star border framelit from the Mini Treat Bag Framelit set (this set is AWESOME) and I layered a piece of Gold Foil behind the star strip so there's just the right amount of bling.

This layout is so fun and really lends itself to adding lots of little touches without overwhelming the card.  Plus, I was able to add elements that were fun but still kept a masculine feel to the card.  There are some fabulous cards the other design team members are sharing for inspiration so make sure to check them out and then we would love for you to come play along with us.





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Enjoy your day!

Diana

Can You Case it? Design Team - Color Challenge CYCI #60

Happy Sunday!  After this weeks snow storm (hopefully the last of the season) we've been enjoying some warmer weather that's giving hints that spring is really around the corner.  This week on the  Can You Case It?  challenge blog we have a color challenge and as soon as I saw these colors I knew they would be perfect to make a card with a spring time feel.  I have to admit I had a couple of circles cut out of Whisper White cardstock sitting on my desk from another project that didn't work out so I decided to start with one and use it as the basis of today's card.




I started with So Saffron for the cardbase and then added a piece of Soft Sky cardstock.  For the Soft Sky piece first I stamped the grass in Wild Wasabi Ink (and layed the Whisper White cardstock on top of the cardfront so that there is some grass on both pieces) and then embossed it with the Big Shot and the Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder.  For the stamped image I used the Sheltering Tree stamp set and since it's a 2-Step stamping set it and photopolymer it makes it really easy to build the scene you want.  Next I took a piece of So Saffron DSP from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack and cut out a circle using the Big Shot and Starburst Collection Framelits.

I stamped the greeting in Wild Wasabi ink and then sponged around the edge with So Saffron ink.  The final touch was to tie a double bow using the new Painted Blooms Cotton Twine (this twine is so nice and soft, both in color and texture, I love it!!)

This card is so fun and pretty and you can really use for any type of occasion, or just because.  We really don't send enough hand written letters and messages these days but it really means a lot when you do and who wouldn't want to see this pretty in their mailbox?  The other design team members are sharing some beautiful cards so make sure to check them out and then play along in the fun.

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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Chalk Board: Birthday Bash

I'm back!  I told you I would have a second fun card to share with you.  Today on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog we're showcasing the calkboard products or chalkboard effect.  I absolutely love this look so I was really excited when the new Chalkboard Paper and coordinating Chalkboard Inks were released in this years Occasions Catalog.  It makes it very easy to great this fun effect (which a softer look than if you were to use the White Heat Embossing I've shown in the past).  Since I have several birthdays in the near future I thought this technique would be great for a birthday card using the Balloon Bash stamp set.

I started with Bermuda Bay cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock.  On this piece I randomly stamped the graffiti stamp from the Balloon Bash stamp set in Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, and Bermuda Bay ink.  Next I stamped the greeting on the Chalkboard paper using the Aquamarine Chalkboard Ink.  I also wanted to give it more of a chalkboard effect so I used a Sponge Dauber and some Whisper White Craft Ink to add some ink around the edges of the chalkboard paper.  This piece was matted with some Calypso Coral cardstock.  The final touch was to add a Crushed Curry button (from the SAB Best Day Ever Accessory Pack) and used Calypso Coral Baker's Twine to tie a bow in the button.

This card is quick and easy and still loads of fun, perfect for birthday greetings!  There are some other great ideas using these products and technique so make sure to check them out for further inspiration.

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Have a great weekend,

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: One Tag Fits All

Happy Friday!  Well yesterday's snow storm certainly didn't disappoint, after a slow start there's plenty of snow for the kiddos to enjoy and they get a 4-day weekend.  Today I have double the fun for you and have two separate posts with fun cards so make sure you don't miss out.  For my first card Elizabeth gave us a great sketch over on the  Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge blog and I decided to use it for a cute baby card.  I choose colors that you could use for either a boy or girl so it's great to have in your card stash, ready to go when needed.

I started with Calypso Coral for the cardbase and then added a layer of Sahara Sand.  On this piece I stamped the little images from the Best Day Ever stamp set in Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Coastal Cabana, and Calypso Coral inks.  I also added some random rhinestones amongst the images.


For the greeting I stamped the images from the One Tag Fits All stamp set in Soft Suede ink and punched it out with the Notetag punch.  I stamped the rubber duck a second time and then colored all the pieces in with Stampin' Write Markers.  I used Paper Snips to cut out the rubber duck and attached it with dimensionals.  The final touch was to use the 1/8" Circle Punch to punch a hole so we could add a tag ribbon using some Coastal Cabana Ribbon from the Best Day Every Accessory Kit.

This is a great card that super mailable and has lots of fun elements while still be understated.  The One Tag Fits All stamp set has some great greetings and images that are super fun for any occasion.  The design team are sharing some great card using this sketch so make sure to check them out and then come play along and share what you create, it's a perfect time for all those that may still be snowbound and looking for something to do.

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Make sure to check back shortly for another card and fun technique.

Enjoy!

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration: Color Sketch Challenge #SSINKCC19

Happy Monday!  What an interesting weekend, after a jammed packed Saturday Mother Nature conspired to give us a more relaxing Sunday due to some more winter weather, it just won't end.  One of the things I was able to do was get a little time in the studio, which I love.  Today over on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog we have a color sketch challenge and these colors were lots of fun to play with and definitely helped to brighten the day.

I started with Baked Brown Sugar for the cardbase.  For the Whisper White layer I stamped first using the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and Baked Brown Sugar and Perfect Plum ink, then I embossed it with the Big Shot and Honeycomb Embossing Folder.

I added a piece of Perfect Plum DSP from the Regals Background Designer Series Paper Stack for a great punch of color.  The birthday is from the Crazy About You stamp set and was stamped in Perfect Plum ink on Baked Brown Sugar cardstock.  I used the Big Shot and Itty Bitty Banner's Framelits to cut it out, trimmed off one side and used dimensionals to attach it to the cardfront.  The "happy " was cut out with the Big Shot and Hello You Framelits using Strawberry Slush cardstock (love this loopy font).  The final touch was to add a bow I made using some Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine in the top right corner.

This card turned out bright and cheery, just what you need for birthday greetings, and it's fairly flat so mailing wouldn't be an issue.

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Have a great day!

Diana 

Can You Case it? Design Team - Sketch Challenge CYCI #59

Good morning! It's going to be another great Sunday and we're supposed to get another set of winter weather, really I think we've had enough. I decided to use this weeks Can You Case It? sketch challenge to help me get in the spring time mood.  The A Happy Thing stamp set has this cut little bird and is perfect for coloring using the Blendabilities markers.  I started with Bermuda Bay cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Old Olive cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Fancy Frames Embossing Folder (I decided to change things up and leave the bottom of the cardstock unembossed so I could add the greeting).  The greeting is from the And Many More stamp set and was stamped in Night of Navy ink.






For the main stamped image I stamped the bird from the A Happy Thing stamp set in Black Memento Ink and then colored it in with Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight,and Old Olive Blendabilities Markers.  I used Night of Navy for the mat behind the stamped image.  I used some Sticky Strip to attach a piece of Hello Honey Stitched Satin Ribbon along the bottom of the stamped image and then added a couple of staples using the Handheld Stapler.

Isn't this bird cute?  I can't wait to start seeing the birds heading back as spring comes around so we can say goodbye to snow and cold for this season.  I also have lots of friends with upcoming birthdays so it's always good to stock up my card stash so I'm ready when  we need it.





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Enjoy!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: For Peeps Sake

Happy Friday!  What a crazy week, I have to say winter sure make resisting leaving but boy I’m ready for spring.  In order to help get us starting to think spring thoughts I decided to break out one of the new Easter sets, For Peeps Sake, for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch challenge.  This is a fun sketch and really let’s you play with multiple elements and accessories to really dress things up.  I started with Crisp Cantaloupe for the cardbase and then added a piece of Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper.

For the main stamped image I stamped the little peeps in Crisp Cantaloupe on Whisper White cardstock and then used Stampin’ Write Markers to color elements in.  A 2” Circle Punch was used to punch out the design and then I matted it with a piece of Marina Mist cardstock that was cut out with the Big Shot and the Floral Frames Framelits.

For the greeting I used the For Peeps Sake stamp set and stamped with Black Memento Ink on So Saffron cardstock.  Then I decided to add several different ribbon elements, Marina Mist Chevron Ribbon, and Whisper White Organza Ribbon (that I died with Pear Pizzaz ink), as well as a bow made with a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker’s Twine.

This card is really helping start to think spring really is just around the corner (21 days) so we can make it.  I was actually born on Easter Sunday so this holiday has special meaning and I can’t wait to make more projects for the season.  The design team has shared some great cards so go check them out for inspiration and then play along and see what you can create.

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Have a great day and relaxing weekend!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Stamp Set Focus: Big on You

Good morning!  It's time for more snow today, I have said how ready I am for spring to arrive?  The nice thing about this cold weather is that it provides the perfect opportunity to stay inside where it's warm and craft.  Today on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog we're focusing on the Big on You stamp set and showing lots of great options using this stamp set.  Instead of a card, I decided to change things up and share a couple of Project Life style inserts.  I designed these to fit into one of our 6"x8" album pages and just need to add a couple of pictures.

The small insert is 3"x4" and started with a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock.  I used the Heart Border Punch to punch along the edge and then added a strip of Real Red cardstock behind the punched out hearts.  I used Memento Ink to stamp the "I Do Love You" image from the Big on You stamp set so it could be the focal point of the insert.  Then I added a small heart that I punched out of Gold Glimmer Paper and the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack for a little bling.

The larger insert uses a different stamp set, You Plus Me and coordinates with the smaller insert by using the same colors, glimmer paper, and punch.

It's fun to use our traditional stamps, punches, papers, etc. to make inserts for our Project Life albums so you can completely customize your page.  There are several other samples the design team is sharing using this stamp set so make sure to check them out.

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Enjoy!

Diana

Project Life by Stampin' Up! Daily December: Finished Album

Good morning!  We’re back home and back to the daily routine (and secretly missing the warm weather and hoping for spring to arrive soon!)  So I realized the other day that in December I shared the start of my Daily December project (using the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! items) with you and promised I would share the finished album and haven’t.  So today’s your lucky day!  I finished the majority of my album on December 26 (sent all my Christmas pictures out to be printed Christmas night so they were ready the next morning).  Unfortunately I forgot one and then wanted to add pages from the rest of our holiday break so I just finished it.  Mainly I used the December Daily Project Life Card Kit and matching Accessory Pack but did also add some elements of my own to fit what I wanted.

So here’s my entire album: 

I have to say I absolutely love how this turned out and love that I have a finished album for us to enjoy right away, not having the pictures whiled away on my computer and phone where we can’t enjoy them.  I won’t be doing this daily photo concept for our entire year (let’s admit it our life isn’t that exciting) but for special times this is perfect and will definitely be going this again next year.

Even though this kit isn’t available for sale anymore Stampin’ Up! has some great Project Life items that can help you with your memory keeping, just ask me how!  Even better, schedule a ladies night for a fun with wine and photos and you and your friends can leave with pages completed and ready to enjoy!

Enjoy!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Masculine Monday: Boys will be Boys

Good morning!  It’s Monday and we’re heading home today so I can’t really call it “Happy Monday” since it’s always sad leaving Disney but we’ve had a fabulous time with the races and celebrating Aidan’s birthday, lots of memories!  Today over on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog it’s Masculine Monday and you know it’s fun to work on those dude cards.  So today I decided to do something different and make a card for the “little dudes” since they’re just as important.  When the Boys will be Boys stamp set was released I had to have it since it’s so perfect for all the boys, you and young at heart.  This card is also bright and cheery and with a little metallic the guys will love it.

I started with Real Red cardstock and then added a piece of the Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (another SAB freebie!!)  I used sponges and a rainbow of colors to create the rainbow effect on the paper and once I rubbed the paper with a paper towel to remove the excess ink the printed stars stay while and really pop against the colors.  I decided to mat this layer with Whisper White cardstock to help it really pop against the cardbase.

For the main stamped image I stamped the robot on Whisper White cardstock with Memento Black ink and then colored it in with my Stampin’ Write Markers (I could have used blendabilities but I was worried with all the small spaces I wouldn’t be able to really color like I wanted).  I punched the robot out with the 2” Circle Punch and then matted it with a piece of Pacific Point that was cut out with the Big Shot and Starburst Framelits.  For some accents to kind of look like cogs I cut out a coup of different size starburst using Silver Foil cardstock.  For the larger piece I layered it with a piece of Old Olive cardstock that was punched with the 1” circle Punch.  For the other I cut the inside of the silver starburst out with the ½” Circle Punch (hint:  punch the center out first and then you can center the starburst framelit so the hole is in the middle).  I used dimensionals to attach the smaller cog for dimension.

The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped on Pumpkin Pie cardstock.  To cut it out I used the Big Shot and Apothecary Accent Framelits (I just centered my strip so I just cut the decorative pieces on the edges of the greeting) and then attached it with dimensionals.

This card is so fun, it can’t help but brighten your little one’s day.  Make sure to check out the other design team creations for further inspiration.

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Enjoy!

Diana

Can You Case it? Design Team - Sketch Challenge CYCI #58

Good morning and Happy Sunday.  As you wake up and are reading this I’m just finishing up running the Princess Half Marathon and this weekend has been so wonderful (I definitely see how people get hooked on running Disney races, they really are amazing!!)   For this weeks Can You Case It? Sketch challenge we were given complete freedom to make anything we wanted, with any products we want.  In honor of this special day of course I had to use the Best Day Ever product suite (all of which you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration) since it really fits the day!  I started with Coastal Cabana for the cardbase (can’t believe this color will be retiring in a few months, I need to remember to stock up!  Next I added a piece of Soft Suede that was embossed with the Big Shot and Lovely Lace Embossing Folder.  I added a strip of the Best Day Ever Designer Series Paper along the side (this pack has some great patterns and colors). 

For the greeting I sued the Best Day Ever Stamp set and stamped with Soft Suede ink on Crumb Cake cardstock.  Then I used the Scallop Tag Topper Punch to punch the top and added a piece of Calypso Coral ribbon from the Best Day Ever Accessory Pack.  I also added another strip of the DSP to the bottom of the tag and used dimensionals to attach the tag to the cardfront.  The final touch was to add a Crushed Curry button (from the same accessory pack, see I managed to used every single item from that product suite on this one card) and threaded Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine through but button for a cute bow. 

I have to say, this card makes me smile and think happy thoughts every time I look at it.  And most of the products I earned for FREE, which also makes me happy.  The other design team members shared wonderful cards as well so please go check them out and then play along with the sketch, I would love to see what you come up with, and I hope your Sunday is the Best.Day.Ever.

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Have an enjoyable Sunday!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Simply Wonderful

Good morning and it’s a magical Friday!  We’ve arrived safely in FL and looking forward to a fun-filled, magical weekend.  I’ve been looking forward to this weekend for almost a year and can’t believe it’s finally here.  This morning I’m heading over to the race expo and then it’s off to Hollywood Studios for some park fun.  Of course I can’t leave you hanging for inspiration so since it’s Friday it’s time for our weekly Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch challenge.  This week Patrice gave us a fun layout and I decided to use it to showcase some of the great Sale-a-bration items you can earn for FREE right now!!!  The card started with the This Day Project Life Mini Kit (these kits are good for so much more than just memory keeping!!).

I started with Crushed Curry for the cardbase and then added a piece Island Indigo cardstock that I embossed with the Big Shot and Fancy Fans Embossing Folder.  I added two pieces of ribbon from the Best Day Ever Accessory Kit (also a SAB freebie).  I used the Hexagon Punch to punch three pieces from the This Day Project Life kit for the patterned paper.  For the greeting I used the Simply Wonderful stamp set and used my Stampin’ Write Marker to just ink the part of the stamp I wanted and then punched it out with the Modern Label Punch and used dimensionals to attach the greeting to the cardfront.
 

For a fun accent I created a flower piece. First I stamped the flower using the Petite Petals stamp set and stamped on Rich Razzleberry cardstock and then used the Petite Flower Punch to punch it out.  I used my bone folder to help curl up the edges to create dimension to the flower.  For the center of the flower I used a Crushed Curry button from the Best Day Ever Accessory Pack and used some Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine to tie a bow in the center of the button.

I used a lot of different items on this card, but thanks to Sale-a-bration most of the items were free, plus this was a really quick card to pull together.  The other design team members shared some fun cards as well so please go check them out and then play along with the sketch, I would love to see what you come up with, it’ll be great for any project on your To Do list this weekend.

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Have an enjoyable Friday and hope you get some crafting time!

Diana