Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #609: One More Year

Good morning,

It's time for another Paper Craft Crew challenge and this week we're focusing on Sale-a-bration products and sharing our favorites (don't forget Sale-a-bration is ending at the end of February so make sure to order and get your freebies ASAP!)  For this card I decided to showcase 2 of my favorite accessories, the Starstruck Embossing Folder and Fruit Salad Designer Series Paper.

The card start with Basic White cardstock for the cardbase and then I added a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock that's embossed with the Starstruck Embossing Folder and then matted with Early Espresso Cardstock.

Next I took the Fruit Salad Designer Series Paper and cut 2 squares using different prints using the Stitched Shapes dies and a large circle using the same dies (the circle is matted with Early Espresso cardstock and cut using the Layered Circles dies to get a scalloped circle.  Before attaching the circle to the cardfront with dimensionals I wrapped some Real Red & White Baker's Twine around the cardfront and tied a double bow.

The greeting is from the One More Year stamp set (just inked part of the stamp using my Stampin' Write markers) on Basic White cardstock and then cut out using the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  The greeting is also popped up with dimensionals and to finish off the card I added a few Basic Rhinestones for a little bling.  

I love how our DSP packs make it easy to let the different patterns be the star of the projects for super easy use.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and we would love for you to play along with the challenge and share what you create.

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

Product List

One More Year Cling Stamp Set (English) [164777]	Fruit Salad 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164943]	Starstruck Embossing Folder [164972]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Real Red & White Baker's Twine [164051]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Theme Challenge #PCC541: Them Bones No Stamping

Good morning!

This cool fall weather is definitely getting me excited for Halloween.  Since my kiddo is away at school this year I whipped up some cards and treats for him and his suite mates to enjoy.  I absolutely love this years Halloween Designer Series Paper, Them Bones.  It has a sheet of paper with several distinct pieces that I decided to cut out and make several cards with, which is perfect for this weeks Paper Craft Crew Theme challenge, Simple Stamping.

I decided to go one better and both the cards I'm sharing today have NO STAMPING.  I just added different layers of the DSP (which even has greetings) and then dressed them up with some Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon as well as some of the awesome Glow in the Dark Bats and Ghosts.

Here's another card idea!

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

Product List

Them Bones 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162215]	Glow In The Dark Bats & Ghosts [162220]	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485]
Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder [160580]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #316: Daisy Delight

Good morning!

It's new catalog day!  I'm so excited for this years Annual Catalog which has so many great new bundles, colors, papers, and embellishments, there is truly something for everyone.  I can't wait to share everything with you.

Today we have a new inspiration challenge over with the Hand Stamped Sentiments which is perfect for summer but I used some carryover products which perfect with the inspiration.

I started with Gray Granite cardstock for the cardbase and then added Whisper White as a mat for the Night of Navy cardfront which is embossed with the Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder.

Next I took a piece of Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon and colored it with the Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends.  The stamp set used is the Daisy Delight and I stamped the daisy twice on Whisper White cardstock with Daffodil Delight ink and then punched it out with the Daisy Punch.  Using a Stampin' Sponge I lightly colored the daisy with the same color ink before curling the petals with a bone folder.  The center of the flower has a Gold Faceted Gem.

The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Night of Navy ink on Gray Granite cardstock and matted with Granny Apple Green cardstock.

With so many end of the year activities, parties, travel, etc. we always need thank you's so this card will certainly come in handy.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration and we would love for you to join us and share what you create.

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

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669]	Daisy Punch [143713]	Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Marker [146877]	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213]	Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147923]
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Gold Faceted Gems [144141]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stamping Sponges [141337]

Enjoy,

Diana

Graduation Card: Everything is Rosy

Good evening,

With graduation season upon us I've been working on graduation cards to celebrate this special occasion and since I make my cards I try to personalize the cards to the school colors of the graduate.  I had this gorgeous piece of foil designer series paper from the Everything is Rosy Product Medley and I knew I just had to use this bundle for another graduation card (even if it meant take a little creative license on the foil color).

I started with Whisper White Thick cardstock and then added the piece of Night of Navy/Rose Gold Foil Designer Series Paper as the cardfront.

Next I used the Big Shot and Large Letter Framelits to cut the GRAD letters out of the Rose Gold Foil Paper that's also included in the bundle (heads up, since the Large Letter Framelits are retiring they just were put on sale for 30% so make sure to order these NOW as they're only available while supplies last!)

For the rest of the greeting I used the Everything is Rosy stamp set and stamped in Night of Navy ink on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Stitched Rectangle Framelits (I sponged around the edge with Night of Navy ink before attaching the piece with dimensionals).

This foil is so elegant its the perfect way to celebrate!  Don't forget, the Everything is Rosy Product Medley is only available through the end of the month so you have to order by tomorrow so you don't miss out (all the Rose Gold elements in this bundle is reason enough to make sure it's part of your crafting tool box!)

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

Product List

Everything Is Rosy Product Medley [150059]	Big Shot [143263]	Large Letters Framelits Dies [141712]	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]

Enjoy,

Diana

End of Year Teacher Cards: Picked for You

Good afternoon!

We have less than 2 weeks left of school this year so it's time to get started on end of the year teacher thank you's.  When the Picked for You stamp set was released I knew it would be perfect for teachers gifts.  I also know Aidan has 8 teachers this year so getting him to write in all the cards may be the hardest part of this so I decided to make mini 3" x 3" gift cards perfect for just a little note of appreciation.

I started with Soft Sea Foam cardstock for the cardbase and then added Early Espresso cardstock as the mat for the Whisper White cardfront.  I stamped the cardfront with the Burlap stamp set (retiring) in Crumb Cake ink.

For the stamping I used the Picked for You stamp set (retiring) and stamped the apple (which is actually 4 different overlapping stamp sets for different dimension) using Soft Sea Foam, Granny Apple Green (both full strength and stamped off once) and Early Espresso ink and then cut the apple out with Paper Snips.

The greeting is from the same stamp set and I used my Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker to just ink the "thanks" part of the stamp and stamped it on Crumb Cake cardstock before cutting it out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits.  I used dimensionals to attach the greeting.  To finish this off I stamped on the coordinating envelope using the same colors and just changed the greeting.

I love how these cute cards turned out and now we have the task of Aidan writing in them, wish me luck!  While I'm bummed this stamp set is retiring (actually both stamp sets used are retiring), you can still order through tomorrow to ensure you have it for your future crafting needs!

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

Product List

Picked For You Photopolymer Stamp Set [148298]	Burlap Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143982]	Big Shot [143263]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]
Whisper White 3" X 3" (7.6 X 7.6 Cm) Envelopes [145829]

Enjoy,

Diana