SSINKspiration Friday Favorites Retiring Bundle: Custom Tee

Happy Friday!  It's been another crazy week but thankfully even with all the rain we've been having Aidan was able to get one of his baseball game in this week (they won!) but it looks like tomorrow may be another wash out, we'll have to see.  So I always make a card for the coach for the end of the season for all the work they do  so I decided to use his team colors for this super fun card which uses one of my favorite retiring bundles, Custom Tee.  The SSINKspiration designers today are all sharing their favorite retiring bundles and it's always fun to see what everyone picks.

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Tangerine Tango cardstock for the cardfront that I stamped on the top using the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set (retiring).  Next I added a piece of Basic Black designer series paper (from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (retiring)) as well as the glimmer stars using the Big Shot, Star Blast Edgelits (retiring), and Silver Glimmer Paper.  I made sure to only attach the star piece along the bottom and middle so I could curl the stars so they're standing up from the page.

Next to make the shirt, I used the Custom Tee (retiring) set on Whisper White cardstock to stamp both the outline and the "All Star Champs" using Basic Black ink.  Next I used the Tie Dyed Stamp Set (retiring) and used Smoky Slate (full strength and stamped off) as well as Tangerine Tango to create the tie dyed effect and then cut the shirt out with the Shirt Builder Framelits (retiring) before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The final tough was to add the greeting, which is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and was punched out with the Classic Label Punch (I punched it twice to cut it down so it just fit the greeting) before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals as well.

I know this card uses a lot of stamp set and items but I really love how it turned out and hope Aidan's coach will appreciate it, as well as all the notes the players will write in it.  Remember a lot of the items used in this card are retiring so make sure to order them soon if they are on your wish list (I know these will be staying in my studio for lots of future use!!)

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

Product List

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517]	Custom Tee Photopolymer Bundle [144724]	Tie Dyed Photopolymer Stamp Set [143008]	Star Blast Edgelits Dies [142763]	Classic Label Punch [141491]
Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111349]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Big Shot [143263]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack [138435]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Color Challenge SSINKCC44: Custom Tee

Good morning!  This may have been the perfect spring weekend, between the weather, getting some much needed yard work done, hanging out with family, and lots of stamping time, I was really sad for this weekend to end.  But since it's the start of the new week, and new month to boot it's time for this months color sketch over on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration  blog.  These are some fun colors which I don't think I've used before, in any combination and immediately thought it would make a great birthday card.

I started with Cucumber Crush cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Whisper White cardstock for the cardfront.  On the cardfront I used the stars from the Birthday Blast stamp set and stamped them in Cucumber Crush ink.  The greeting is from the Custom Tee stamp set and was stamped in Chocolate Chip ink.  I did add a few Daffodil Delight Enamel Dots (from the Brights Enamel Shapes) and a piece of Chocolate Chip DSP from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Pack as an anchor for my main element.

For the main stamped piece I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock that I cut into an oval using the  Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits and then using my Aqua Painter and Cucumber Crush ink applied a watercolor wash to the background and then let it dry.  For the T-shirt I stamped it on Daffodil Delight cardstock using Chocolate Chip ink and then cut it out with the coordinating T-shirt Builder Framelits.  I attached the T-shirt and the oval using dimensionals so there's a little extra height.

This is a nice and simple card perfect for the little (or not so little) dudes we all love.  This would work equally as well for sports teams and party invites (love this bundle).  The other design team members are sharing some great ideas using this color combination so go check them out and then 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

Custom Tee Photopolymer Bundle

[144724]

Big Shot

[143263]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

Brights Enamel Shapes

[141680]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119683]

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138335]

Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack

[138435]

Aqua Painters

[103954]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Sparkle and Shine: Custom Tee

Good morning and yeah for Friday!  The guys are heading out for another scout camping trip so it’s a quiet weekend for me and we’re told we’re supposed to get a break from the cold and have some nice weather so I’m looking forward to spending some time outside in the sun.  Anyone who knows me knows I like sparkle and bling so when I saw that today’s SSINKspiration blog was all about sparkle and shine I had to get in on the action.  While it would have been easy for me to throw every item of glitter and foil I own on the card I decided to show a little restraint today (shocking I know) and have some fun mixing things up while also adding a bit of a masculine touch to the card.

I started with Pacific Point cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Pop of Pink Speciality Designer Series Paper (like how each side of this paper pack has a pattern that doesn’t have pink for more options.  Then I added another piece of DSP from the package for the flag, this one with the gold foil confetti as well as a little flag of straight up gold foil paper.

Next I took a piece of Real Red cardstock and used the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits to cut out the large circle.  I used a piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the T-shirt image from the Custom Tee Stamp Set and then stamped the saying from the Designer Tee Stamp Set (a SAB Freebie) in Basic Black ink.  Next I used the Tie Died stamp set and stamped the color tie-dye on the shirt using Real Red, Pacific Point, and Daffodil Delight ink and then cut the shirt out with the coordinating T-Shirt Builder Framelits.  Dimensionals were used to attach the shirt to the cardfront.  The final touch was to add a double bow I tied using Basic Black Baker’s Twine.
The bright colors will cheer you up and who doesn’t like tie dye?  And while there’s not a lot of sparkle just a little bit helps it really stand out.  I also love how the SAB stamp set coordinates with the shirt bundle in the Occasions catalog so you can get more use out of both sets but you don’t need the shirt bundle to have fun with the SAB set, win-win in my book!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today’s card (remember we have less than 2 weeks remaining in Sale-a-bration this year):

Enjoy and have a fabulous weekend!

Diana

Fab Friday Sketch Challenge: Custom Tee

Happy Tuesday!  Did you have an extended holiday weekend to enjoy?  The guys were off yesterday while I had to work but it was a fun weekend so all's good.  Part of this weekend I had a friend come over for a little stamping playdate which was a lot of fun and I decided to use this weeks Fab Friday sketch challenge for this card for a young lady that I want to know I'm thinking of her.  This Custom Tee bundle and coordinating Tie Died stamp set are super fun and so hype!

I started with Blushing Bride cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Melon Mambo cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Elegant Dots Embossing folder for a fun background.  Next I added several offset squares of paper using the Pop of Pink Speciality Designer Series Paper for the pattern pieces which were separated with Tempting Turquoise cardstock. I added some heart enamel dots from the Brights and Subtles Enamel Dots to tie all the colors on the card together.

For the stamped image I used the Custom Tee stamp set and stamped the T-shirt in Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out with the Big Shot and coordinating T-shirt Builder Framelits.  I used the Tie Died Stamp set to stamp the heart design on the T-shirt (I have to tell you this is a 2-stamp stamp set to make the color layers really easy, I didn't realize this at first and was struggling trying to get the nice tie dye look until I realized it was a 2 stamp set, haha!)  To finish off the T-shirt I felt it needed a little bling so I added a Gold Metallic Heart Enamel Shape from the Metallics Enamel Shapes and then attached the shirt to the cardfront with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the Thoughtful Banners stamp set (this set is fun since there's lots of separate words and you can build your greeting so you have lots of possibilities).  The greeting was stamped in Melon Mambo ink on Blushing Bride cardstock and then punched it out with the Classic Label Punch before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

This card just makes me happy and brings a smile to my face and I can't wait to give it to my sweet friend, what a cutie!

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

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Occasions Birthdays: Custom Tee

Happy Friday!  Hope your new year is off to a great start, we're even looking at our first snow of the season.  One of the things that we all celebrate all year long is birthdays so today the SSINKspiration designers have gotten together to share some birthday cards to help you get a head start on birthday greetings for the upcoming year.  This years Occasions catalog is jam packed with stamps, framelits, and lots of fun papers and embellishments for all your birthday needs.   One of the first stamp sets I knew I had to get when I first saw the catalog was the Custom Tee and coordinating Tie Died stamp set since they're so fun and full of so many options.

I started with Dapper Denim cardstock and used the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set to stamp some splatter using Dapper Denim ink in the background.  I also added some enamel stars from the Metallics and 2016-2018 In Colors Enamel shapes as accents.

Next I took a piece of Cucumber Crush designer series paper from the 2015-2017 In Colors Designer Series Paper Stack and then matted it with Peekaboo Peach cardstock.  I used some Basic Black cardstock and the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Die (I used my Paper Snips to trim off all the little nobbies that look leaf like to make the shape a little more masculine).

For the main stamped image I used the Custom Tee stamp set and stamped the t-shirt outline in Basic Black ink and then then used the Tie Died stamp set and Stampin' Write Markers to create my tie died shirt look.  I stamped the #1 in Basic Black as well before cutting out the shirt with the coordinating T-shirt Builder Framelits and attached the shirt to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Cucumber Crush ink on Peekaboo Peach cardstock, punched out with the Classic Label Punch and attached with dimensionals for a perfect final touch.

I was so happy with how fun this card turned out and I may be making several more of these in the future (even changing up the colors) since it's so cheery!  Make sure to check out all the other birthday cards the design team is sharing, you'll love them!

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

Have a great weekend!

Diana