30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 4

Good morning!

So this week I've decided to showcase the stamp set Enjoy Life and share several different ideas as inspiration using this set, including for today's gratitude card.  I also decided to use the See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper (with it's amazing patterns and colors) today for the color inspiration.

I used Crushed Curry cardstock for the cardbase and then the piece of DSP is the bold background with no work on my part (love that!)  For the stamped image I started by using the Bokeh Dots stamp and stamped in Crushed Curry ink.  Then I used the Enjoy Life flower which was stamped in Basic Black and the greeting in Poppy Parade.  This piece was matted with Poppy Parade cardstock before being attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The final touch was to add a single bow tied with Whisper White Baker's Twine.

Sometimes I get really fancy with lots of tool and techniques on a card and other times, like this, I keep it simple and let the amazing products do all the work (and give me the credit, lol!)  I love the bright colors and look of texture on this card, it just makes me smile.

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

Product List

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [148190]	Bokeh Dots Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148113]	See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper [149443]	Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine [124262]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Card Sketch SSINKCS52: Enjoy Life

Good morning!  We had quite the roller coaster of the weekend but it was so nice to have a quiet, slow day yesterday I enjoyed every moment (I even got a little time in the studio, whoo hoo!)  Today the SSINKspiration team is back with a new sketch challenge and you're really going to like this one.  It provides some fun elements but makes it so the card isn't crazy, over the top that you may feel intimidated and of course I decided to show off lots of new stuff from the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog.

I started with Crumb cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added Mint Macaron cardstock for the cardfront (so happy this color is back).  On this piece I stamped along the bottom using the floral stamp from the Enjoy Life stamp set (and stamped off once for a softer effect). 

Next I added a piece of the Share What you love Speciality Designer Series paper that I punched with the Triple Banner Punch along the right side, and used another coordinating pattern from the package across the center that was matted with Old Olive cardstock.  Before attaching this piece I wrapped some Blackberry Bliss Twine, from the Nature's Twine package around the DSP and then tied a bow.  A little know about this twine,  the colors are great and you get 4 colors in the package (5 yards each) but it is a little stiffer than our Baker's Twine so you have to play a little extra when making a bow to get it nice and tight.

The greeting is also from the Enjoy Life stamp set (you are really going to love this set) and was stamped in Tranquil Tide ink on Whisper White cardstock. I stamped the butterflies in Grapefruit Grove (one of the new 2018-2020 In Colors) before matting with Blackberry Bliss cardstock and attaching to the cardfront with dimensionals to finish it off.

I love all the colors in this DSP package and there are so many different options, you can get such a variety of project looks with just this one mega package.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing using this sketch 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:

Product List

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [148190]	Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [146926]	Nature's Twine [146342]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702]	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Banner Triple Punch [138292]

Enjoy,

Diana

SSINKspiration Technique Challenge #SSINKTC52 Sponging Sunsets: Enjoy Life

Good morning!  What an enjoyable weekend spending time with my little guy and friends.  Today over on the SSINKspiration blog it's time for this month's technique challenge and we're using the sponging sunset technique, which is easy and fun to use. 

I started by making my main focal point using Glossy White cardstock, Daffodil Delight, Peekaboo Peach, and Cajun Craze ink, along with a piece of Whisper White cardstock that I had punched a hole in the center using a 2 1/4" Circle Punch.  I sponged the sun first using the cardstock with the circle cut out and then switched and added my circle piece over the yellow sponging and started with the Peekaboo Peach and then added Cajun Craze around the edges and blending in until I was happy with the look.

Next I took the new Enjoy Life stamp set (this set is awesome) and using Tuxedo Memento Black ink I stamped the lady (I held the stamp on the cardstock for a couple of extra seconds just to make sure I got good saturation on the stamp).  Then I matted the cardfront with Basic Black cardstock and attached it to a cardbase that's Daffodil Delight.

Next I used some Whisper White 1/4" Organza Ribbon (retiring) to wrap around the bottom and attached the bow.  The greeting is from the same stamp set and is my favorite!  It's stamped in Basic Black ink on Cajun Craze cardstock and then cut out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits before attaching it with dimensionals.

I had a lot of fun with this card and designed it for a very special friend so I can't wait to send it out.  Make sure to check out the other design team cards using this technique (such a great variety) and then we would love for you to join us and play along with this technique and share what you create.

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

Product List

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [148190]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]	8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240]	Big Shot [143263]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon [145590]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684]
Stamping Sponges [141337]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]

Enjoy!

Diana