SSINKspiration Fun Folds Challenge SSINKFF5: Easel Card

Good morning! We're back at the start of a new week which means the SSINKspiration blog has a new challenge, and this time its a Fun Folds challenge and we're making Easel Cards.  These cards really pack some WOW but are actually really easy to make.  I decided to make a modified easel and have a partial easel on top of my cardfront so the card does also open the traditional way, but the steps are pretty much the same.

I started with Mossy Meadow cardstock for the cardbase and then added a pieces of DSP from the Share What You Love Speciality Designer Series Paper (make sure not to glue it down yet).  Next I cut my easel piece out of Mossy Meadow and after scoring it I glued the one piece down between the cardbase and cardfront.  Next it was just like a regular easel card.  I used Basic Black as my mat and for the stamped piece I used Whisper White cardstock and the Love What You Do stamp set.  The watercolor image was stamped in Mint Macaron (stamped off once) and then the flower in Basic Black. 

Before attaching these stamped pieces to the easel I took a piece of Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon that I had colored with a Mossy Meadow Stampin' Write Marker and wrapped it around the back and then tied a bow.

To help my easel stay up I used the Big Shot and the small flower die from the Springtime Impressions Thinlits and cut it out of Basic Black cardstock.  Now since I can't use a dimensional on an open flower like this I just cut three of these flower pieces and then glued them together so they were taller and then added a silver metallic pearl, from the Metallic Pearls, to the center.

The final touch was to add the greeting which is stamped in Mossy Meadow ink on Whisper White cardstock and then I used the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits to cut it out into a rectangle shape (just run it through the Big Shot twice and move the die to adjust from a square to rectangle shape.

This is such a fun technique and is a great way to show off a fun stamped image, but also a picture, I've used this fold for Christmas cards in the past and wouldn't it also make a great graduation, baby, or wedding announcement?  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and then we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create using this fold technique.

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

Product List

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set [148042]	Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [146926]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Metallic Pearls [146282]
Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon [144172]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies [146326]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINK Father's Day Meets Fab Friday Sketch Challenge: Bubble Over

Good morning!  Today the SSINKspiration team is honoring all the men in our lives ahead of Father's Day this weekend.  I decided to combine this with the Fab Friday sketch challenge for this fun masculine card which is perfect for my hubby (and I'm safe sharing this since he's not on Facebook, haha).

I started with Gray Granite cardstock for the card base and then added a piece of Mango Melody as a mat for the Blueberry Bushel DSP from the Best Route Designer Series Paper Package (this is going to be a popular one for me this year for sure!).

Next I used the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits to cut the circle outline out of Mango Melody cardstock to anchor my bottle of brew.  To bling it up I added  a piece of 1/4" Copper Trim (I fanned it out a little so it was a little wider).

For the main image I used the Big Shot and Bottles and Bubbles Framelits to cut the bottle out of Early Espresso cardstock as well as the bottle cap and circle accent using Copper Foil Paper.  I used the Bubble Over stamp set to stamp the label on Whisper White cardstock with Mango Melody ink and then cut it out with the same framelits.

The greeting is from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set and was stamped in Blueberry Bushel ink on Gray Granite cardstock and then punched out with the Classic Label punch before attaching it with Mini Dimensionals.

I really like this "dude" card and it suites my hubby.  Make sure to check out the other Father's Day cards the design team is sharing in case you're still working on your Father's Day projects (don't worry you still have time!)

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

Product List

Bubble Over Photopolymer Stamp Set [145868]	Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies [145663]	Big Shot [143263]	Classic Label Punch [141491]	Copper Foil Sheets [142020]
1/4" Copper Trim [144179]	Best Route Designer Series Paper [146897]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration 2018-2020 In Colors: Label Me Pretty

Good morning!  I hope you're enjoying all the fabulous new items in the Annual Catalog, I know I am.  One of the highlights of the annual catalog for me is always the new In Colors, I love to see new colors to freshen up our color pallet and the 2018-2010 In Colors do just that.  Today the SSINKspiration designers are sharing projects that show off these new In Colors that you are sure to fall in love with.

When I saw these colors they immediately screamed rainbow to me and used to love drawing rainbows as a kid so I wanted a card to show the rainbow effect with these new colors. 

I started with Lovely Lipstick cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock as a mat for the Whisper White cardfront.  On the cardfront I used the Playful Backgrounds stamp set to build my rainbow using Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover, and finally Blueberry Bushel and I really like the effect of stamping the open circles so it kind of looks like bubbles.

For the greeting I used the Label Me Pretty stamp set and stamped the label piece in Call Me Clover ink on Call Me Clover cardstock and then punched it out with the Pretty Label Punch.  The greeting was stamped in Grapefruit Grove ink on Whisper White cardstock and then punched out with the 1 3/8" Circle Punch.  I did sponge around the edge with Pineapple Punch ink before attaching the greeting to the label with a dimensional.  To finish off the card I attached some Blueberry Bushel 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon and Mini Silver Sequin Trim to dress it up and look tails on a ribbon.

These colors are so bright and fun they are perfect to just let someone know they're special anytime, or maybe a special occasion like a graduation which are big this time of year.  Either way it's sure to brighten someones day!

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

Product List

Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143861]	Playful Backgrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set [141920]	Pretty Label Punch [143715]	Silver Mini Sequin Trim [144230]	Blueberry Bushel 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon [146950]
Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146969]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

SSINKspiration Gardening Fun: Jar of Love

Good morning and Happy Friday!  It's the last day of school today and you can imagine there is a lot of excitement for the upcoming summer fun.  One things I love about summer is all the great gardens, both veggies and flowers.  I really enjoy growing flowers and enjoying all their beauty.  Today the SSINKspiration team is sharing ideas with this gardening theme and when I looked through my stamp stash I don't have many gardening specific stamps but bringing cut flowers inside so we can enjoy the outdoor beauty indoors is part of the fun so I turned to the Jar of Love stamp set to make a cute little cut flower arrangement that would be perfect sitting on your nightstand or living room.

For this card I started with Mint Macaron cardstock for the cardbase and then added  a piece of Wood Textures Designer Series Paper along the left side.

For the main stamped image I stamped the jar in basic black ink and then inked the stems and leaves in Old Olive (I did have to stamp a couple of the stem pieces multiple times to get the length needed but with the photopolymer stamps it was a breeze to line up.  Next I stamped the flowers on Whisper White cardstock (I used Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Blueberry Bushel, and Blackberry Bliss for the flowers and then cut them out with the Big Shot and Everyday Jar Framelits (they coordinate with the Jar of Love stamp set perfectly).  Dimensionals were used to attach the flowers for a little height and then I sponged around the edge with Crumb Cake ink to play off the look of the wood grain DSP.  To finish off this piece I used some Blackberry Bliss cardstock as a mat for the stamped piece before attaching it to the cardfront.

The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped on Crumb Cake cardstock with Calypso Coral ink and then cut out with the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits and attached with dimensionals.  Now when I use simple glass jars for flowers in my house I like to add a little ribbon bow to dress it up so I used some Blueberry Bushel 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon to tie a double bow and attached to my jar.

I love the simple look of this card and it's perfect for this time of year.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and then you can great your own garden inspired project to help bring the beauty from outside into your home.

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

Product List

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [141587]	Everyday Jars Framelits Dies [141490]	Big Shot [143263]	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177]	Blueberry Bushel 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon [146950]
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]

Have a great weekend!

Diana