Paper Craft Crew Inspiration Challenge #PCC367: Heartfelt

Good morning!

Love is in the air with this weeks Paper Craft Crew Inspiration Challenge so I decided to mix up some items for a romantic feeling card (perfect since Valentine's day will be here soon!)  I always love to add a bit of black into my Valentine cards especially if I'm thinking on the more masculine side so the dude's aren't over whelmed by all the hearts (haha!)

For this card I started with Flirty Flamingo cardstock for the base and then added a piece of Real Red cardstock which was embossed with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder as the cardfront with a strip of the From the Heart Speciality Designer Series Paper along the left edge.

Now the main piece of this card is the black heart overlay I cut using Basic Black cardstock and the Detailed Hearts Dies (all those extra cut out hearts are perfect if you want to make a shaker card as well, hint hint!)  Next I cut out one of the heart designs in the DSP and a mat using the Heart Punch Pack and added a piece of the Real Red 3/8" Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon behind the heart.

For the greeting I used the Forever Lovely stamp set and stamped in Real Red ink on Whisper White before cutting it out with the Layered Ovals Dies and then sponging around the edge with Basic Black ink before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.  For that little extra bling I added some Rhinestone Jewels along the bottom of the greeting as an accent.

This card is perfect for my sweetie so I'm happy to have it ready to go!  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing with this inspiration picture 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

Forever Lovely Photopolymer Stamp Set [148624]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon [151155]	From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper [151189]	Heart Punch Pack [151292]
Detailed Hearts Die [151440]	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Layering Ovals Dies [151771]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #PCC362: Delightful Day

Good morning!

While I definitely have Christmas on the brain (as most of us do this time of year) there are still other occasions this month so I decided to use this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge to make a birthday card I needed for this month.  Sometimes I struggle to use a certain package of designer series paper if I don't have the stamp set and everything that coordinate with it, so I just look for some more neutral prints and start with that, in this case it was the Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper, but then I found this great pattern and just went with it.

I started with Gray Granite cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Pacific Point cardstock as the card front which I embossed with the Brick and Mortar 3D embossing folder.

Next I added a piece of the Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper as well as a strip of Coastal Cabana cardstock.  The greeting is from the Delightful Day stamp set and was stamped in Basic Black ink on Whisper White before being cut out with the Stitched Shapes Dies and using Stampin' Write Markers to color in the confetti.  I used the same dies to cut a mat out of Flirty Flamingo cardstock and attached the greeting with dimensionals.

To finish off the card I added some rhinestones as well as a piece of Gray Granite 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon.

This is such a fun card, bright cheery colors and just the right amount of bling, perfect for birthday fun!  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create using this same sketch.

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

Product List

Delightful Day Photopolymer Stamp Set [149466]	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder [149643]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Gray Granite 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [147656]
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350]	Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper [149489]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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

Broadway Bound Birthday: Aidan's 14!!

Good morning! 

Today is a special day in our house, our "baby" turns 14 (really how is that possible??)  I've resolved myself to the fact that I'm officially the shortest one in my family but I still remember like yesterday bringing him home from the hospital.  Of course I had to make him a special card and I knew the Broadway Bound Products Suite would be perfect!

I started with Granny Apple Green cardstock for the cardbase and then added Basic Black for the cardfront which was embossed with the Big Shot and Simple Stipes Embossing Folder.  The Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper has so many fun foil patterns I added it as the patterned piece and wrapped a piece of Granny Apple Green 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon around the DSP.

Next I used the Broadway Birthday stamp set to stamp the "Make a" on Granny Apple Green cardstock and cut it out with the Classic Label Punch.  The "Wish" was cut out of Gold Glimmer Paper using the coordinating Broadway Lights Framelits and the little party hat is one of the patterns in the DSP and there's a coordinating die that cuts it out perfectly.

To finish off the card I used the new It's Your Birthday stamp set (from the Occasions catalog) and after stamping in Granny Apple Green ink I cut it out with the Big Shot and Rectangle Stitched Framelits and used dimensionals to attach it after sponging around the edge with Basic Black ink.

I showed hubby the card and his comment was "WOW, lots of glitter!"  I said yes because my kiddo loves the glitter just like his mama!!  We're going to spend the weekend celebrating which should be lots of fun.

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

Product List

Broadway Birthday Photopolymer Bundle [148321]	Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper [146277]	Gold Glimmer Paper [146958]	Granny Apple Green 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [146920]	Big Shot [143263]
Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]	Classic Label Punch [141491]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [145648]

Have a great weekend!

Diana