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

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #685: You're the Best

Good morning,

We are away at the beach this week and I love beach vacations since you truly get to relax and reset.  Of course I always take some craft projects with me as they are relaxing as well.  Today I'm sharing the card I made for this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge.  We have a friend in a competition soon so I made this to give to let her know how proud we are.

This card uses Cloud Cover cardstock for the casebase and then I embossed the Basic Black cardfront with the new, coming in September, Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder (love the texture.

Next I used the Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper for both patterned papers (love how there's a sheet with little scenes perfectly sized for 3x4 or 4x6 to make cardmaking and memory keeping super easy!).  Next I used the Sweet Bugs bundle to stamp the little ants marching (they look like they are celebrating my friend, haha!) and colored them in with Stampin' Blends before cutting them out with the coordinating dies and attaching to the card with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the You're the Best stamp set and was stamped in Poppy Parade ink on Petal Pink cardstock before being cut out with the Stitched Shapes dies and attached with dimensionals.  The final touch was to add some Shimmering Dots as accents.

This card is so cute, I can't wait to see how my friend likes it.  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

Sweet Bugs Bundle (English) [167002]	You're The Best Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167798]	Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166994]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165621]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Shimmering Dots [167949]	Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165287]
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #684: Relaxing Waterside

Good morning,

Summer is one of my favorite times of year and with us getting ready for our upcoming beach trip I decided to use it as inspiration for this weeks card using the Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge.  I also have a lot of guys in my life so I fell in love with the Waterside Retreat suite when it was released and knew I needed to use it.

This card starts with Basic Beige for the cardbase and adds a piece of Waterside Retreat Designer Series paper that's matted with Misty Moonlight cardstock.  I used another pattern from the pack and matted it for the strip along the side.

Next I took some Old Olive cardstock and cut 3 ovals using the Stitched Shapes dies as mats for the images.  I really leaned in hard on this DSP and got the three images my simply fussy cutting different pieces of paper (perfect way to get beautiful images without all the work, haha!)  Each of these pieces was attached with dimensionals for a little pop.

The greeting is from the coordinating Relaxing Waterside stamp set and was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink on Basic Beige before fussy cutting it out as well.  The final touch was to add one of the Loose Anchor Thinkets that I used Linen Thread to tie a bow on.

This card is so fun, it really makes me happy.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing 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

Relaxing Waterside Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167922]	Waterside Retreat 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167920]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Loose Anchor Trinkets [167931]	Linen Thread [104199]
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Virginia Tax Holiday, August 7-9, Don't Miss out on Stocking up on Stampin' Up! Essentials

 Good morning friends! Just a quick reminder to let you know that Virginia's sales tax holiday for school supplies up to $20.00 per item starts August 7 and runs through August 9. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the list of items below will be state tax-free during the holiday period. This is a great opportunity to stock up on these essential items for your upcoming crafting projects!

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up!^® during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free. Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday and may not apply to additional city, jurisdiction, or county taxes. You can either email me your order or you can order directly from my website at: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/deichfeld/ and click on SHOP NOW.

  The following items are tax-exempt during the Virginia sales tax holiday:

I want to remind you of one thing to take advantage of the tax free benefit, say for example you want to order 10 packages of Snail Refill, since the ceiling for the tax free is $20 per item if you enter the Snail code and a quantity of 10, your total would be $90 so the system would charge tax.  You would need to enter the quantity (in this case 2) so that your total is under $20 but you can enter as many times as you want.  Does that make sense?  If not please give me a call and I can explain and help you out.

Please let me know if you have any questions and happy shopping!

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #683: Happy Place

Good morning,

I'm back and sharing another fun, summer themed card using this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge, simple stamping.  I love when cards come together quickly and usually when that's my goal I start with Designer Series Paper,  It really does the heavy lifting and elevates a project all by itself.  Today's card uses the Beach Boardwalk Designer Series paper and the background was completely done for me just needed to cut it down.

The cardbase is Crumb Cake cardstock and I matted the DSP with Basic Black cardstock.

The greeting is from the Happy Place stamp set and I love the detail in this card but to keep it simple I just stamped the "happy" in Basic Black ink on Crumb Cake and fussy cut it out before attaching with dimensionals.

The "birthday" was stamped in Melon Mambo ink on Basic White.  To finish off the card I used some flat pearls from the 2025-2027 In Colors Flat Pearls set because a little bling is always good.

I simply love this card and it's perfect for those summer birthdays.  Can you believe I've had this stamp set since it was first released and this is the first time inking it up, will definitely be playing with it again soon!

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and I 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

Happy Place Cling Stamp Set (English) [165966]	Beach Boardwalk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166820]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165192]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana