Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #690: Relaxing Waterside

Good morning,

I've been able to spend some extra time in the Stampin' Studio this week, which always makes me happy.  Along with several memory keeping projects I was able to play along with this weeks Paper Craft Crew Inspiration challenge.  This was fun, I spent some time browsing the catalog and decided to take on the second card on page 47 of the catalog but I decided to use the Relaxing Waterside set and coordinating paper.  Previously I cut out a whole bunch of the images from this DSP so they were just screaming at me to use them on something.

This card starts with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase.  Next, I added a piece of the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper that's matted with Mossy Meadow carstock.

The next layer (with the shell design) is also a piece from the DSP that has lots of different sized backgrounds and accents that make projects really simple.  I stamped the greeting, in Mossy Meadow ink directly on this piece of paper.

The final touch was to add the three different bouys (which I had already cut out) and popped the top one up with dimensionals.  A bow tied with Linen Thread perfectly wraps it up.

This card looks really detailed but thanks to the designer series paper it's really quick an easy, which I love!

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration, we would love for you to play along and share what you create!

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

Product List

Relaxing Waterside Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167922]	Waterside Retreat 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167920]	Linen Thread [104199]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #689: Thanks & Giving

Good morning,

With the arrival of September is perfect timing for this weeks Paper Craft Crew theme challenge, fall.  This was my first opportunity to pull out some of the new catalog products I've received but haven't had a chance to play with which is always fun.

This card starts with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then I added a piece of Autumn Opulence Specialty Designer Series paper that's matted with Cajun Craze cardstock.  I added another coordinating piece of DSP that's matted with Blackberry Bliss cardstock before adding a piece of Calypso Coral with Copper Border 3/8" Ribbon.

The stamp set is the new Thanks & Giving set and has lots of great greetings and images.  I stamped the wreath on Very Vanilla cardstock and colored it in with Stampin' Blends before fussy cutting it out and attaching with dimensionals.  The greeting was stamped directly on the DSP with Blackberry Bliss ink and the final touch was to add some Gold Adhesive Backed Dots for a little bling. 

I love how this card turned out, it definitely has all the fall feelings.

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration, we would love for you to play along and share what you create!

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

Product List

Thanks & Giving Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [168339]	Autumn Opulence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168336]	Calypso Coral With Copper Border 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon [168444]	Gold Adhesive Backed Dots [168467]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154877]	Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879]
Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167682]	Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161680]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #688: Wild Bunch

Good morning,

When I saw this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge I was immediately drawn to the 3 shapes in a row and trying to figure out how to handle those, then I saw a stack of images from the Wild Bunch stamp set that I had already colored and cut out and were just waiting for a home.  

I started with Pecan Pie cardstock for the cardbase.  The cardfront is Basic White that's embossed with the So Swirly Embossing folder and matted with Basic Black cardstock.  Next, I added a strip of the 2026-2026 In Colors Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper (the Golden Glow pattern) and matted it with Basic Black cardstock.

As I mentioned, the little critters were already done but I used Stampin' Blends to color them before fussy cutting and attaching with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the BBQ Master stamp set and was stamped in Basic Black ink on Pecan Pie cardstock before fussy cutting and attaching with dimensionals.  The final touch, some dots from the 2026-2028 In Color Dots.

I love how fun this card turned out, and using pieces that were just waiting for a home on my desk is perfect.  Now I know this stamp set is sold out but you may have it in your stash or you can use images from another set that you do have.

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration, we would love for you to play along and share what you create!

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

Product List

Wild Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167987]	So Swirly Embossing Folder [163791]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Bbq Master Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167464]	2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [167546]
2026–2028 In Color™ Gingham Gallery 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [168218]	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167682]
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904]	Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167667]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #687: Soiree Salutations

Good morning,

Back with another card I made using this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge to showcase the fabulous new Glow of Harvest Speciality Designer Series Paper which is the August Product of the Month (you will want this paper and it's only $5 with a qualifying order!)

I started with Golden Glow cardstock for the cardbase and then I layered one of the patterns of DSP with Early Espresso cardstock.  Next I took a strip of Early Espresso Two Toned cardstock and embossed it with the fall themed embossing folder in the Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders and then I used the coming next month Sanding Blocks to really help the leaf pattern pop.  This piece is matted with Cajun Craze cardstock.

I used another piece of this DSP cross the center and matted it with Cajun Craze cardstock as well.  The pumpkins and leaves, you guessed it, another pattern from the same DSP pack that I fussy cut  and attached with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the Soiree Saluations stamp set (also being released in September) and was stamped in Early Espresso ink on Golden Glow cardstock before cutting out with the Stitched Rectangles Dies and attaching with dimensionals.  The finishing touch was to add some Calypso Coral with Copper Border Ribbon (coming in the September - December Mini catalog).

I have to say, the shimmer on this paper is truly stunning, you won't want to miss out on adding it to your crafting stash!

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration and we would love for you to play along and share what you create.

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

Product List

Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders [168221]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685]	Early Espresso 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166668]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana 

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #686: Web of Fun

Good morning,

We are back from a wonderfully relaxing vacation, always the best kind.  Today I'm playing along with this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge to make my first Halloween card of the season.  I completely fell in love with the Web of Fun bundle when it was released but this was the first time playing with it.

This card starts with Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the cardbase and then I added two different patterns of DSP from the Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper pack.  Around this layer I wrapped a piece of Basic Black 3/8" Iridescent Ribbon and tied a knot.

The greeting is from the soon to be released Soiree Salutations stamp set, it has greetings for all occasions so it's perfect (it will be released in September!).  I heat embossed using White Embossing Powder and the Heat Tool so it really popped against the grey spiderweb print.

For the three elements on the side, I fussy cut the cat from another piece of DSP, the "Boo" is a die from the bundle as is the cute little spider.  Each of these pieces was attached to the card with dimensionals.

Love how this card turned out, it's cute and a little spooky for sure.  I did also stamp "Happy Halloween" on the inside of the card, also from the Soiree Salutations set.

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing as inspiration; we would love for you to play along and share what you create using this sketch.

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

Product List

Web Of Fun Bundle (English) [168211]	Frightfully Fun 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [168168]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Black 3/8" (1 Cm) Iridescent Ribbon [168181]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202]	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana