SSINKspiration Halloween Cards: Jar of Haunts

Happy Halloween!  We're looking forward to a day full of spooky fun, how about you?  Today over on the SSINKspiration blog we're sharing our last Halloween cards of the season so it's only fitting that I saved for today the card I designed for my family.  The Jar of Haunts stamp set and has so many great images that I had lots of fun playing with it and used the set to make several variations to the jars used on this card the but the basic layout is the same (I also made a cute monster jar for one card but forgot to take a picture before mailing, oh well!!)

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Whisper White cardstock for the cardfront.  I used the Goulish Grunge stamp set to stamp the large spider web in the top corner using Basic Gray ink and then  used the net image and stamped off once for the detail in the middle behind the greeting.  The greeting was from the Spooky Fun stamp set and was stamped in Pumpkin Pie ink. 






The Halloween Night Speciality Designer Series Paper has so many great patterns so I decided to use this neutral pattern and matted it with Pumpkin Pie cardstock and then wrapped some Halloween Night Baker's Twine for the perfect accent.

For the main stamped image I started by stamping the medium card using the Jar of Haunts stamp set and then stamped the different car fillings, candy corns, eyeballs, etc. or the mummy jar, colored them in as appropriate and then cut them out using the Big Shot and Everyday Jars Framelits.  Of course every mason jar needs a silver lid so I stamped the jar lid using Versamark and then added Silver Embossing Powder and heat embossed it using the Heat Tool, cut it out using the coordinating framelit and attached the jar lid with dimensionals.

The final touch was to add some enamel dots from the Halloween Night Enamel dots to accent the spider web (kind of like dew drops??)

These cards turned out so cute and have just the right amount fun spooky so they're fun and whimsical, hoping my family loves them as much as I do.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for your fill of Halloween fun!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on todays card:

Enjoy!

Diana

SSI 3D Projects: Spooky Halloween Popcorn Box

Happy Friday!  On this last weekend before Halloween it's only fitting that the project I'm sharing today is one of my absolute favorites I've made this year.  Today the SSINKspiration team designers are sharing 3D projects and for my contribution I made this super cute treat box using the Popcorn Box Thinlits (I've had them for awhile but this was my first time using but it's so easy to put together it definitely won't be my last).

I started with Basic Gray cardstock and cut two pieces using the Big Shot and Popcorn Box Thinlits.  I used the Goulish Grunge stamp set to stamp the brick pattern and then used the Layering Ovals Framelits to cut an opening on one side so the pumpkin treats can peak out.  A window sheet was used to cover the oval opening.  To add the spider web I used Whisper White Craft Ink and the Spooky Fun stamp set. 


I used the coordinating Halloween Scenes Edgelits to cut the bat out of Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper, the fence line out of Basic Black cardstock and the tombstones.  The bat and tombstones were attached with dimensionals.   I used a Gusseted Cellophane bag for the treat and after filling it with pumpkins I tied it shut using some Peekaboo Peach 3/8" Ruched Ribbon.  The tag was made using a greeting from the Spooky Fun stamp set and was colored in with Stampin' Write Markers and then cut out with the Oval Framelits and was tied around the bow using some Halloween Night Baker's Twine.

This box really made me happy that it turned out even better than I pictured in my head and brings a smile to my face.  If you're still working on Halloween projects this week this one you could certainly whip up in no time and will really impress.  These pumpkins are one of my all time favorite Halloween candies so I was happy when I finished this project so they were off limits and no snacking, haha!!

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

Have a great weekend!

Diana

New Product Coming! Stitched Shapes Framelits and 25% Discount on Select Stamp Sets

Not only are stitches a classic trend, they illustrate the quality, precision, and extra care taken when creating a piece. Giving a stitched gift shows just how much you value that relationship. Now you  have the opportunity to purchase Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog and get 25% off coordinating stamp sets. With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart. Not only can you share this early-release set of 12 dies with your customers, but you can highlight the stamp sets that bring out the beauty of the Stitched Shapes Framelits – and they are all 25% off! And there’s more great news…although the 25% off stamps sets ends November 30, you will still be able to get the Stitched Shapes Framelits after that date.

 

 Details

• Stitched Shapes Framelits available beginning November 1, 2016
• November 1-30, 2016: select stamp sets 25% off
 

 

Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies-set of 12 dies which includes four circles, ovals, and squares	$30	No discount
142069 (HC p. 11)	Greetings From Santa Wood-mount Stamp Set	$27	$20.25
143269 (HC p. 11)	Greetings From Santa Clear-mount Stamp Set	$19	$14.25
142114 (HC p. 15)	Hang Your Stocking Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21	$15.75
142049 (HC p. 19)	Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set	$35	$26.25
142142 (HC p. 23)	Merry Mice Wood-mount Stamp Set	$23	$17.25
142145 (HC p. 23)	Merry Mice Clear-mount Stamp Set	$17	$12.75
142180 (HC p. 33)	Tin of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21	$15.75
142206 (HC p. 43)	Suite Season Wood-mount Stamp Set	$28	$21
142209 (HC p. 43)	Suite Season Clear-mount Stamp Set	$20	$15
140386 (AC p. 31)	Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21	$15.75
141859 (AC p. 61)	Baby Bear Photopolymer Stamp Set	$26	$19.50
141784 (AC p. 139)	Blooms & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21	$15.75

AC refers to the annual catalog; HC refers to the holiday catalog.

You can order any of these items starting November 1 via my online store, or send me your preorder and I'll place your order for you November 1st. 

Can't wait to add these new framelits to my studio!

 

SSINKspiration Washi Tape: Painter's Palette

Good morning!  Today the SSINKspiration designers are using washi tape in all our projects to show all the great options and how can be used.  I decided to focus on the Halloween Night Washi Tape from the Holiday Catalog but use it for a non-Halloween card.  The colors are bright and cheery and these prints are fun and neutral which are also perfect for a birthday card.

I started with Old Olive cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Perfect Plum cardstock behind the Whisper White cardfront.  I used the Painter's Palette stamp set and started by stamping the splatter and paint marks using Old Olive, Perfect Plum, and Pumpkin Pie ink.  The greeting was stamped in Basic Black before adding the strips of Halloween Night Washi Tape.

The final touch to the card was to add a small star that was cut out of Gold Glimmer Paper using the Big Shot and Stars Collections Framelits and attached with a dimensional.

Washi tape makes it really easy to add pops of color and patterns to your projects and can be removed easily if you need to adjust.  This card is also not bulky which is perfect for mailing. 

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

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Technique Challenge #SSINKTC38: Colored Embossing Folder Camo Birthday Greetings

Happy Monday!  During part of the weekend we were able to take a drive to a local cidery and enjoy some of the new fall flavors and while we were driving were able to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage which I decided to use as inspiration for today's card using this month's technique challenge over on the SSINKspiration blog.  This month's technique is colored embossing folder and it's a great technique that really ups the wow factor on your project with not a lot of extra effort.  Instead of using a brayer to color my embossing folder and to get the fun leaf/camo look I used the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and stamped different colors using the splatter stamp (make sure to start with the lightest colors first).  After stamping on the embossing folder then you just add your cardstock and emboss with your Big Shot as usual (in this case I used the Woodland Textured Embossing Folder) and tada it's all done. 

I started with Delightful Dijon cardstock and then added the embossed cardfront (used Very Vanilla cardstock).  For the main stamped image I used The Wilderness Awaits stamp set, which is great for those rustic, masculine cards and stamped the elk in Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then matted it with Cajun Craze cardstock. 

The greeting is from the Guy Greetings stamp set and was stamped in Delightful Dijon ink on Very Vanilla cardstock before being cut out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits.  A scalloped oval mat for the greeting was cut using the same framelits and then attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.  I decided to add a little dazzle to the card so I added a simple Gold Metallic Enamel Dot.

The cool things about using stamps to color your embossing folder is that if you're making multiples of these the background looks completely different each time.   This is a great way to make a masculine card that will definitely impress.  The other design team members have shared some great cards using this technique so go check them out and we would love for you to come play along and share what you create using this technique.

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

Have a great day!

Diana

5 Days of Halloween/ Fall Treats: Day 5

Happy Friday!  It's been a great weekend and I've had so much fun sharing with you lots of treats for the season.  Today is the last day of my 5 Days of Halloween/Fall treats and I decided to combine this with the SSINKspiration blog Friday Favorites post to share this mason jar treat that all started with these PB Chocolate "eyeballs" I found in the bulk section of my local grocery store (they are delish!!) 

After filling up the jar I started by wrapping a piece of Halloween Night Speciality Designer Series Paper around the jar (did you know that two pieces in this pack of paper have silver foil accents, they are awesome!)  Next I cut a circle out of another pattern of the paper and glued it to the top of the jar lid.  As accents on each of the DSP pieces I used the Halloween Scenes Edgelits and the Big Shot to cut a bat out of Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper and the witch using Basic Black Glimmer Paper (I know it's retired but you could easily use the Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper for both pieces).  The cutouts were attached to the jar using dimensionals so they pop up.

Now it's time for the tag an it's awesome!  I started with the Jar of Haunts stamp set and stamped the jar image and floating eyeballs (perfect match for this candy) and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Everyday Jars framelits (my Friday Favorite item).  I embossed the jar lid for the tag using the Heat Tool and Silver Embossing Folder.  After coloring in the eyes and spooky water I using some Crystal Effects (from my retired stash) and let it dry so the water is glossy and looks more realistic.  The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Pumpkin Pie ink.






I have to admit, I had so much fun making this treat and I definitely did the giddy stamper dance when I was done.  All of this years Halloween products work so well together and really make cards, gifts, and any project you have in mind fun, easy, and perfectly haunting, love them all!!





Below are easy ordering links to the product's used on today's treat:

Have a great weekend!

Diana

5 Days of Halloween/ Fall Treats: Day 4

Good morning and welcome back to Day 4 of my 5 Days of Halloween/Fall treats.  Today I'm changing things up since we can't always live on sweets (or so my hubby tells me) and I'm sharing some cute packaging I made for gifts Aidan's giving his teachers this year (I know teachers frequently get inundated with candy and treats so we like to sometimes switch things up and who doesn't use handsoap?    We also do fall scented antibacterial handsoap so teachers can use it the entire season.  Now I do have to give a word for warning, I did use some retired product on this item but you could easily which it out for current, similar items, and one of the ribbons is actually on the clearance rack so if you really wanted it you could grab it at a great deal now!  Honestly Aidan has lots of teachers and staff he likes to give gifts so I use up some of my retired stash (admit it we all have it!!) and I stock up on the soaps during clearance sales to make this a pretty affordable gift, even in mulitples.

So I started by using a cello bag (the one's on the clearance rack are the perfect size) and I tied a piece of Tangelo Twist Striped Cotton Ribbon (it's on the clearance rack).  For the tag I used the Big Shot and Cheerful Tags Framelits to cut the drink tag and only used half of the tag in this case.  I used some Halloween Night Washi Tape and the Spooky Fun stamp set and coordinating edgelits (love that these are a bundle) to decorate the tag.  I did use some of the retired Black Glimmer Paper but you could easily use some Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper or the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and color it black for a fun effect.

This gift was fun and you could easily swap out some cookies in the cello bag instead of the handsoap for a tasty treat!

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

Happy Stamping,

Diana

5 Days of Halloween/ Fall Treats: Day 3

Happy Wednesday!  It's the midpoint of the week which means we're also on Day 3 of my 5 Days of Halloween/Fall Treats.  Today I'm back with another project using the cute purple blackberry candy corns I worked with on Monday. 

For this project I wanted to use up the rest of candy corns I bought (if they're in a package I can't eat them which is sometimes a good thing to help with willpower, haha!) so I started with the Gusseted Cello Bags (the one's the Annual Catalog) and they hold so much so it was easy to fill up).  I made a topper using some Elegant Eggplant cardstock that I folded in half and attached with the Handheld Stapler (note about the stapler, Stampin' Up! announced last week that they are discontinuing the stapler and the coordinating staples so if this is something that has been on your wish list order it soon, it's only available while supplies last and when they're gone they are gone, (I stocked up on staples already)).

For the tag label I used the Halloween Treat single wood stamp (it's much bigger than I was picturing and fit this project perfectly.  I colored the image with Stampin' Write Markers before stamping on Whisper White cardstock and then used my Paper Snips to cut the label out and then attached it with Fast Fuse Adhesive.  The final touch was to tie a double bow using the Basic Gray Baker's Twine from the Halloween Night Baker's Twine set and attached it with a glue dot.

This treat was super easy to make and you could easily modify it for another holiday by just changing the stamp set (we have some great Christmas stamps that are designed as tags with coordinating framelits that would be perfect!)

Below are easy ordering links for the product's used in today's treat:

Enjoy!

Diana

5 Days of Halloween/ Fall Treats: Day 2

Good morning and welcome back to day 2 of my 5 day's of Halloween/Fall treats.  I decided to go with a fall theme today and it all started when I saw the Booterscotch (Butterscotch) white chocolate M&Ms at the store and had to try them.  They're pretty tasty but very sweet so just a couple are enough (ensures I don't eat too many which is good!)  I had this glass jar in my studio from a previous project and thought it would be perfect to repurpose.

After cleaning and filling the jar I added a piece of designer series paper from the Petals and Paisleys Speciality Designer Series Paper that I cut into a circle to decorate the top.  I then cut a strip of DSP from the same package and matted it with Mint Macaron cardstock and wrapped it around the jar.

Next I used the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set and stamped this cute little scarecrow image and after coloring it in with Stampin' Write Markers I punched it out with the coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and attached it to the jar with dimensionals.  The final touch was to add a piece of Delightful Dijon ribbon from the 3/8" Ribbon Trio Pack for a little flair.

I definitely did a little happy dance after finishing this treat, it's so cute.  Also, I love how quick and easy make cute treats can be so you can really impress without spending lots of time and money!!

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

Enjoy,

Diana

5 Days of Halloween/ Fall Treats: Day 1

Happy Monday!  I was able to have a wonderful weekend filled with baseball, running, stamping, and family, practically perfection!  I've been working on lots of Halloween treats for family and friends so while I get these ready to get in the mail to arrive before Halloween I decided to let this week be 5 Days of Halloween/Fall Treats and will be sharing a different one with you each day.  Today's treat was inspired by some blackberry candy corns I found in the bulk buy section of Wegman's (this purple candy is a perfect fun twist for Halloween).

I started with Elegant Eggplant cardstock and then added a piece of designer series paper from the Halloween Night Speciality Designer Series Paper.  I used the 2"x8" cello bags to hold the candy so you can see it in all it's fun.  I used the Project Life Corner Rounder Punch to punch all the corners for rounded edges.

The tag uses Whisper White cardstock and I stamped the spiderwebs from the Spooky Fun stamp set using Basic Black ink and the Happy Halloween greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Elegant Eggplant ink.  The final touch there was to add a strip of Rhinestones for a little bling!  I used fast fuse adhesive to attach the cello bag to the cardstock.

I'm really loving all the cookie cutter images in the Holiday catalog (both Cookie Cutter Halloween and the coordinating Christmas set since they both work with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch).  I stamped the mummy image using the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set on Whisper White cardstock using Basic Black ink and then punched it out with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and attached it to the treats with fast fuse adhesive.

This treat was super easy to make and you can fill this size cello bag with lots of different treats, both candy and non-candy.

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

Make sure to check back each day this week to find more fun treat ideas at you still have time to make for your little monsters. 

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Halloween Stamp Set Focus: Cookie Cutter Halloween

Happy Friday!  I was finally able to get the majority of our Halloween/Fall decorations up so it's finally starting to feel like fall has arrived (the cooler weather is helping also).  Today over on the SSINKspiration blog we're focusing on Halloween stamp sets, something I've been all over lately.  I participated in a card swap at the crafting retreat I attended recently so I thought I would share the card I made so swap since it fits the theme.

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then used the same color for the cardfront (kind of like this tone on tone look).  On the cardfront I started by stamping the large spider web image from the Goulish Grunge stamp set in Smoky Slate ink and then used the same color to stamp the net image in the middle of the card but stamped off first so it was a little lighter.  Next I sponged around the edge of the cardfront with Smoky Slate ink so it stood out from the cardbase.

The greeting is from the Spooky Fun stamp set and was stamped in Pumpkin Pie ink and then accented with a Halloween Night Enamel Dot.  For the flags I used a piece of Halloween Night Speciality Designer Series Paper as well as a piece of the coordinating Halloween Night Designer Washi Tape.

For the main image I used the super cute Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set and coordinating Cookie Cutter punch (I love that there is both a Halloween/Fall set and Christmas stamp set that coordinate with this punch for double the fun!!)  For the swap I used all different Halloween images (in this picture it's Dracula) and it was stamped using Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock.  After punching him out I colored him in using Stampin' Write Markers before attaching him to the cardfront using dimensionals.

This card has lots of steps but nothing that took lots of time which is great when you're making multiples (in this case I made 25), plus this card is pretty flat so the post office will be happy.  I love the cute images in this stamp set and have had lots of fun using them on all sorts of projects, just the right size!  Make sure to check out the other Halloween cards the design team is sharing so you get get inspiration to get cracking on your Halloween projects (if they're not already done)!

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

Have a great weekend!

Diana

Surprise Baby Show for Tobe: Something for Baby

Good morning!  It's time for a little fun today.  Recently one of the SSINKspiration design team members, Tobe Buffenbarger, had a new baby so today we decided to throw her a surprise virtual baby shower to welcome the arrival of her new son.  I made two projects I'm sharing today a card as well as a coordinating framed décor piece.

For the card I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase.  Next I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock for the cardfront and matted it with Basic Black cardstock.  The greeting is from the Better Together stamp set and was stamped directly on the cardfront.  I added a piece of Smoky Slate designer series paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack and matted it with Basic Black cardstock.

The cute little onesy is from the Something for Baby stamp set and was stamped in Marina Mist ink and then cut out with the coordinating Baby's First Framelits and attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.  I wanted to dress up the onesy a little so I added a little star I punched out of Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper.  The final touch was to add a double bow tied with Basic Black Baker's Twine.

Of course I had to make a coordinating framed décor piece that would be perfect in the nursery.  The base is Marina Mist cardstock and I embossed it with the Big Shot and Lucky Stars Embosing Folder.  Next I added a piece of Smoky Slate cardstock behind the Whisper White layer.  The greeting on this is from the Friendly Wishes stamp set and was stamped in Basic Black ink.  Next I took a piece of Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon and dyed it using a sponge dauber and Marina Mist ink (make sure to set it aside to dry).  Once the ribbon was dry I attached it the cardstock and then tied a bow using the same Basic Black Baker's Twine from the card.

All of the images, baby buggy, rubber duck, and toy top are from the Something for Baby stamp set and all have coordinating framelits to make cutting them out easy.  I did add a rhinestone to the eye of the rubber duck for a little bling.

I had lots of fun making these projects and they're already in the mail on their way to Tobe, I hope she enjoys them and is getting some much needed rest while cuddling with her cute little one.  Make sure to go check out all the other projects the SSINKspiration design team members are sharing to help shower Tobe with congratulatory baby well wishes.

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

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Card Sketch SSINKCS38: Cookie Cutter Halloween

Happy Monday!  With all the crazy weekend weather our family plans were altered which resulted in some additional family time which is always welcome.  I also ran the Army 10 Miler yesterday which was really enjoyable.  With the start of the new week it's time for another challenge over on the SSINKspiration blog, this time it's a card sketch.  I'm still in full Halloween mode right now (I was able to get most of the decorations up in the house so it's definitely starting to feel festive around here) so it's only fitting that today's card is in the Halloween theme.

 

I started with Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardfront.  On that piece I stamped the spider web image from the Goulish Grunge stamp set using Smoky Slate ink and then sponged around the edge lightly with Smoky Slate ink.  Next I punched three circles using the 2" Circle Punch and the Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I stamped the greeting on one of the circles using the Spooky Fun stamp set and Basic Black ink.  Next I tied some Pumpkin Pie baker's twine from the Halloween Night Baker's Twine pack and tied a bow.  For the stamped image I used the Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp set and coordinating Cookie Cutter Punch to cut out the skeleton and little treat bag and attached it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

I'm having so much fun with this years Halloween products, the colors and images are so fun and easy to work with.  Make sure to check out the other design team creations based on the sketch for further inspiration and then play along and share what you create so we can all enjoy.

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

Enjoy!

Diana

Fab Friday 97 Sketch Challenge: Detailed Santa Greetings

Happy Friday!  It's shaping up to be an eventful weekend here on the east cost and our thoughts are with everyone who's impacted by Hurricane Matthew and we're hoping for his early departure back out to see.  We've had a super busy week, full of activities which has left little time to relax so I made it a point to hop down to the studio for a little crafting therapy to relieve some stress and decided to play along with this weeks Fab Friday sketch challenge.  I've been working on a lot of Halloween projects lately, I think because it will be there soon so I decided to change things up and make a fun Christmas card using some products from the Holiday catalog I haven't shown off yet.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock as a mat behind my Basic Black cardfront.  On the carfront I used the Merry Medley stamp set (this background set as so many great greetings you could use together or individually) and stamped it using Whisper White Craft Ink for a chalkboard effect.

For the main image I took a piece of Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and cut a circle out using a 2 1/2" Circle punch and then used the Big Shot and the Detailed Santa Framelit to cut just a part of the Santa image and then added another circle of Emerald Envy cardstock so the details pops.  I like how I didn't glue down Santa's glasses so they look like they're raised (completely unintentional).  For the greeting I sued the Greetings from Santa stamp set (it's part of a bundle with the framelit so you save 10% when you buy them together) an was stamped using Cherry Cobbler ink on Crumb Cake cardstock.  To cut it out I used the Big Shot and Project Life Cards and Labels Framelits to make it look like a ticket and then attached it with dimensionals.  The final touch was to add a double bow tied with Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine.

It's hard to tell from this picture but the Santa is so sparkly I love it and it's not too overpowering (I've heard some people think you can have too much glitter, of course I think they're crazy!)  I know you don't want to admit it but Christmas will be here before you know it so now is the time to start planning your family cards and other gifts and projects.  If you need inspiration please let me know and we can come up with something perfect to suit your needs.

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

Have a fun and safe weekend!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Color Challenge SSINKCC38: Traveler

Happy Monday!  With the arrival of October (how is that possible??) we've started a new year at Stampin' Up! and I'm really looking forward to all that's in store.  To get things started we have a fun new color sketch over on the SSINKspiration blog and combined products from both the Annual and Holiday catalogs for a fun result.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added another layer of Crumb Cake for the cardfront that I started by using the Seasonal Decorative Masks and sponged the dots using Crumb Cake ink in a diagonal effect across the cardfront.    Then I took a sponge and sponged around the edge of the cardfront with Crumb Cake ink and attached the cardfront to the cardbase with dimensionals so it stands out.  Next I added a couple of flags, the first using Sweet Sugarplum DSP from the 2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack and the other used Crush Curry cardstock and was embossed with the Big Shot and Softly Falling Embossing Folder. I used Paper Snips to cut the tails in the flags.

For the stamped image I used the Traveler stamp set and stamped the globe image (love the antique look of it) using Crumb Cake ink on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out using the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits.  I made mat for the oval using the same ovals and some Soft Suede ink. before attaching it to  the cardfront with dimensionals.  The greeting is from the Guy Greetings stamp set and was stamped in Sweet Sugarplum ink directly on the cardfront.  The bow is made with Crushed Curry Baker's Twine and then I added a few enamel elements using the Regals and 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Dots.

These decorative masks are a quick, easy, and affordable way to add a custom element to a project using any color or combination of colors you need.  The design team members are sharing some great ideas using this months color sketch so go check them out for more inspiration and then we 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:

Enjoy!

Diana