Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #PCC352: Gather Together

Good morning!

Despite it officially being fall the weather hasn't seemed to recognize the change in seasons so I'm using this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge to bring a little fall into our lives while we still have this summer weather.  For this card I decided to again use items from the Come to Gather Product Suite which was perfect for coordination and providing a fun color combination.

I started with Mint Macaron cardstock for the cardbase and then added Early Espresso as a mat for the cardfront which is a piece from the Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (I did sponge around the edge with Early Espresso ink for a more distressed look).

Next I wanted to create the layering of the sketch but using different shapes so I pulled out my dies and started by cutting a picture frame using Pretty Peacock cardstock and the Stitched Shapes Dies (the great thing about this, I already have a solid stitched square cut out that I can use on another project).  I took the large leaf image from the Gather Together stamp set and stamped it in Cajun Craze ink on Cajun Craze cardstock and cut it out with the coordinating Gathered Leaves Dies and then scrunched it out to distress it and sponged all over with the same Early Espresso ink and attached the leaf so it was a little crumbled and had texture.  I wanted to bring in a little more of the Mint Macaron so I stamped the small pumpkin duo on Mint Macaron cardstock using Pretty Peacock ink and cut it out with the dies before attaching with dimensionals.

To finish off the card I stamped the greeting in Pretty Peacock ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut it out with the Layering Circles Dies.  I also sponged around the edges of the circle with Early Espresso and took the wheat image in the stamp set and stamped it lightly over the greeting using Crumb Cake ink, that I stamped off once, for a very soft image.  Next I added a double bow tied with the Cajun Craze Linen Thread from Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack and finished off the card with a few pearls that I colored with the Dark Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends.

I love the soft, elegant feel of this card and really plays with the colors that are on trend right now.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

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

Product List

Gather Together Bundle [153036]	Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack [150456]	Come To Gather Designer Series Paper [150454]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Layering Circles Dies [141705]
Stamping Sponges [141337]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]

Enjoy,

Diana

Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #324: Gather Together

Good morning!

I love all the colors of fall and this year with falls arrival looking more like summer we're going to have to bring fall into our lives on own for a little bit.  It's with this feeling of fall that I created this card using this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge as inspiration.  While some of these colors don't jump to mind immediately when you think of fall I just received the Gather Together bundle so I was itching to ink it up.

For this card I started with Grapefruit Grove cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock as a mat for the Very Vanilla cardfront.  To create the cardfront I started by embossing it with the new Winter Knit Embossing Folder and then lightly sponged all over with Mint Macaron ink.

Next I used the Layering Circles Dies to cut a large circle out of Mint Macaron cardstock as the foundation of my flurry of leaves.  I used the coordinating Gathered Leaves Dies (remember you can buy the stamp set and dies as a bundle and save 10%) and cut leaves out of Grapefruit Grove and Terracotta Tile cardstock.  Then I took the large leaf stamp and stamped it in Terracotta Tile ink on Terracotta cardstock, cut it out with the die and then crumbled it up to distress and lightly sponged it.

Right now everywhere I seem to look I see Mint Macaron pumpkins, it's very on trend so I decided to add a couple to my card as well as a larger pumpkin using Pretty Peacock.  To finish off the card I added a little flag of Gold Foil Paper as well as the greeting which uses Terracotta Tile cardstock and Pretty Peacock ink before being cut out with the Layering Ovals Dies (I also sponged around the edges) and attached the greeting with dimensionals.  The final touch, a perfect knot tied with Terracotta Tile 1/2" Scalloped Linen Ribbon.

I hope this card is starting to bring a little fall feeling to you, even if it's blazing hot outside!  And all the texture and elements make this a great card to just reach out and touch, haha!!  Make sure to check out all the other cards the design team is sharing using these colors and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

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

Product List

Gather Together Bundle [153036]	Layering Circles Dies [141705]	Layering Ovals Dies [151771]	Stamping Sponges [141337]	Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder [150645]
Terracotta Tile 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149705]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150884]
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146972]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Inspiration Challenge #PCC351: Special Celebrations

Good morning!

It's crazy how once school begins we all get set in a new routine, no matter how crazy it is, and you just adapt and it becomes habit, I know we have.  I have to say I'm still working how to fit everything it but I have to take time to relax and have a little crafting time, for my own sanity.  Today I'm playing along with this weeks Paper Craft Crew Inspiration challenge and when I saw it I immediately thought of fall and I love the fence gate with all the spokes and decided to try to recreate it.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Early Espresso cardstock as a mat for the cardfront which is from the Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (isn't it fun?)  I also added another strip of the DSP as a belly band around the card.

To create the gate look I cut 2 of the Adirondack chair pieces from the Seasonal Layers Dies using Mint Macaron cardstock.  I cut one of the pieces in half and discarded the center spoke and then attached the two side pieces to the whole chair I cut out so it fanned out (there is some overlap in the pieces but that's covered up by the DSP).

Next I punched out a circle from the Crumb Cake cardstock with the 1 1/2" Circle Punch and after stamping the greeting from the Special Celebrations stamp set using Pretty Peacock ink I embossed the circle using the Subtle Textured Embossing Folder.  The leaves are actually from the same Seasonal Layers Dies cut out of Mossy Meadow cardstock and cut down so I had three small leaves instead of one large one (much easier to fit on this card design).  The final touches are a bow tied with 1/4" Copper Trim and a Star Designer Element attached to the greeting.

I love the soft fall feeling of this card, without all the usual fall colors, perfect for a birthday this time of year (and I have a lot of friends with September birthday's).  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and 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:

Product List

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	1/4" Copper Trim [144179]	Come To Gather Designer Series Paper [150454]	Star Designer Elements [150430]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]
1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299]	Seasonal Layers Dies [143751]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]

Enjoy,

Diana

Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #323: Christmas Gleaming

Good morning!

I love all holiday (an excuse to decorate and celebrate, who wouldn't love that) and Christmas definitely tops the list.  When I saw this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge I knew it would be perfect to show off some of the fabulous products in the Brightly Gleaming Product Suite (it's a favorite!)

I started with a Crumb Cake cardbase and then added a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock for the cardbase.  On the cardbase I started with the Stitched Nested Labels Dies to cut an outline and then used the small star image from the So Many Stars and stamped in the top right and bottom left corner using the Celestial Copper Delicata Metallic ink (this ink is amazing, you will love it!).

Next I used the same die that I used on the cardbase to cut a piece of the Brightly Gleaming Speciality Designer Series Paper and attached it over the cut out label lines using dimensionals.

Next I stamped three different ornaments using the copper ink as well as Pretty Peacock ink on Very Vanilla, Old Olive cardstock and then cut them out with the coordinating Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack (don't forget you can get the stamp set and coordinating punches as a bundle and save 10%).

To finish off the card I added the greeting from the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set which was stamped in Copper ink on Night of Navy cardstock and then tied a little bow using the Copper 1/4" Trim and attached it to the top of one of the ornaments.

I did the happy dance when I finished this card, I just love all the copper accents and those ornaments, so fun! Now I know the Copper ink is already on backorder but I would suggest adding it to your next order so you save your place in line so once more gets in stock it will automatically ship out.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing using this fun card sketch and we would love to see what you create!

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

Product List

Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En) [153006]	So Many Stars Photopolymer Stamp Set (En) [150496]	Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En) [150513]	Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper [150429]	Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638]
Celestial Copper Delicata Metallic Ink Pad [150707]	1/4" Copper Trim [144179]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]

Enjoy,

Diana