Paper Craft Crew Inspiration Challenge #574: Bistro Burger

Good morning!

I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend, it was great to take time to celebrate the Father's in our lives.  I decided to hold off sharing today's card, which uses the Paper Craft Crew Inspiration challenge until today so Chris wouldn't see the card I made for him.

When the Bistro Burger stamp set, and coordinating dies, were released I knew I had to have them as grilling and food is such a big part of our lives.

For this card I started with Basic Black cardstock for the cardbase and added a piece of Country Woods Designer Series Paper with the dark wood tones as a perfect background.  I stamped the burger, fries, and pickle image using Momento Ink on Basic White cardstock and then colored them in with my Stampin' Blends.  Not going to lie, I took a little extra time and just relaxed and colored to get the images that I really wanted.  Don't forget, the Blends Color Lifter is a must have tool when coloring to help add some extra dimension to your image.  

Once the coloring was done I used the Burger Bistro Dies to cut the images out.  I also used the dies to cut the flames (and sponged them with Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie inks) and the knife that is 2 pieces cut from Silver Foil Paper and Basic Black cardstock.

The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Poppy Parade ink on Basic White cardstock and punched out with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch. 

I used dimensionals to pop up the burger and pickle, and yes I used a real toothpick to attach the pickle to the burger!

This card definitely made me do a happy dance, and I think Chris liked it as well!  Also, just a reminder, you can buy the Bistro Burger bundle (and other bundles in the catalog) for an additional 10% through June 30 so if this is on your list order soon!

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

Product List

Bistro Burger Bundle (English) [163650]	Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163393]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]
Heartfelt Hexagon Punch [162888]	Stamping Sponges [141337]	Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154958]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]
Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection [160940]	Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161682]	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

SSINK Father's Day Meets Fab Friday Sketch Challenge: Bubble Over

Good morning!  Today the SSINKspiration team is honoring all the men in our lives ahead of Father's Day this weekend.  I decided to combine this with the Fab Friday sketch challenge for this fun masculine card which is perfect for my hubby (and I'm safe sharing this since he's not on Facebook, haha).

I started with Gray Granite cardstock for the card base and then added a piece of Mango Melody as a mat for the Blueberry Bushel DSP from the Best Route Designer Series Paper Package (this is going to be a popular one for me this year for sure!).

Next I used the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits to cut the circle outline out of Mango Melody cardstock to anchor my bottle of brew.  To bling it up I added  a piece of 1/4" Copper Trim (I fanned it out a little so it was a little wider).

For the main image I used the Big Shot and Bottles and Bubbles Framelits to cut the bottle out of Early Espresso cardstock as well as the bottle cap and circle accent using Copper Foil Paper.  I used the Bubble Over stamp set to stamp the label on Whisper White cardstock with Mango Melody ink and then cut it out with the same framelits.

The greeting is from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set and was stamped in Blueberry Bushel ink on Gray Granite cardstock and then punched out with the Classic Label punch before attaching it with Mini Dimensionals.

I really like this "dude" card and it suites my hubby.  Make sure to check out the other Father's Day cards the design team is sharing in case you're still working on your Father's Day projects (don't worry you still have time!)

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

Product List

Bubble Over Photopolymer Stamp Set [145868]	Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies [145663]	Big Shot [143263]	Classic Label Punch [141491]	Copper Foil Sheets [142020]
1/4" Copper Trim [144179]	Best Route Designer Series Paper [146897]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Friday Favorites: Retiring Stamp Set

Good morning!  It's another big eventful weekend coming up an this time we're missing one of the gang, Chris is traveling, so Aidan and I are looking forward to lots of fun.  Today the SSINKspiration designers are sharing their favorite retiring stamp sets and given how much we're outside and with scouts I instantly fell in love the Always an Adventure stamp set and am sad to see it retire so soon (but it's staying nice and safe in my studio).  This is one of the cards we'll be making in Sunday's retiring card class and we this set I is great for any occasion, can be changed to a birthday card if you don't need a Father's Day card.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then wrapped a piece of Crushed Curry Baker's Twine (retiring) around the cardfront.  I added a piece of Dapper Denim cardstock as the base for my outdoor setting.  Then using the Outdoor Adventure Framelits (retiring) and the Big Shot I cut the mountains and snow and tree line. 

Using the Always an Adventure stamp set (retiring)  I stamped the tent out of Crushed Curry ink, the bear using Chocolate Chip ink, and the lake using Marina Mist ink.  After cutting the pieces out with the framelits (there isn't a framelit for the lake but it's easy to cut out with Paper Snips) I attached all the pieces to the cardfront using dimensionals.

The final touch was to add the greeting which is from the Guy Greetings stamp set (so happy this is carrying over) and was stamped in Chocolate Chip ink.

This card has lots of little pieces but really doesn't take long to make and it's so fun it's sure to impress.  Can't wait to see how the ladies like this card at this weekends class, I think it will be lots of fun!  Also remember the retiring items will only be available until the end of the month so don't miss out adding them to your stamping toolbox.

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

Product List

Always An Adventure Clear-Mount Bundle [142726]	Guy Greetings Clear Stamp Set [138828]	Big Shot [143263]	Crushed Curry Baker's Twine [134586]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702]	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Card Sketch SSINKCS45: Nailed It

Good morning!  Very busy weekend around the house and with family so there wasn't much time for crafting, hoping to make up for that this week (need a little stamping therapy if you know what I mean).  Today over on the SSINKspiration blog it's time for a card sketch and I decided to use this sketch to add other Father's Day card to my card stash (the holiday will be here before we know it) and the Urban District Product Suite is so perfect for "dude" cards.

I started with Delightful Dijon cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Urban District Speciality Designer Series Paper (retiring) (I loved this patter since it is nice and subtle for a fun textural effect).  Next I added a piece of Delightful Dijon 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon (retiring) as well as a coordinating strip of DSP.

The greeting is from the Nailed It stamp set (retiring) and was stamped in Basic Gray on Very Vanilla cardstock and then was cut out.  The circle is made out of Silver Foil cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Hexagon Dynamic Embossing Folder.  I attached the greeting with dimensionals and then the final touch was to add some Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine that I just looped a few times.

A nice and simple card with just a few touches to help dress up the card, without pushing it over the edge to being too "girly".  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team made using this sketch for inspiration and then play along, 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

Nailed It Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143077]

Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper

[142783]

Delightful Dijon 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon

[141430]

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

Big Shot

[143263]

Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143231]

Delightful Dijon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138338]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

Enjoy!

Diana