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

Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #313: Sheltering Tree

Good morning!

This morning I have a fun card for you that uses the Hand Stamped Sentiments inspiration challenge, which is perfect for this spring time, as well as showing off several retiring products that I just know you don't want to miss out on.

I started with Pool Party cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Soft Sea Foam cardstock as a mat for the Crumb Card card front.  To mimic the bulletin board in the inspiration piece I stamped the Crumb Cake layer with the Burlap stamp (retiring). 

Next I added a piece of Tropical Escape Designer Series Paper to anchor my stamped piece.


The stamped piece using the Sheltering Tree stamp set (retiring) and I stamped it to look like a Cherry Blossom tree which have blooming in this area (and the little swing just takes you back to enjoying the sun on days like this).  I used the Big Shot and Rectangle Stitched Framelits to cut out the piece and add a little detail.

The finishing touch was to cut the greeting out of Gold Foil paper using the Big Shot and the Celebrate You Thinlits dies (retiring).

I have to admit, I was so happy with the way this card turned out, not quite my normal style but the soft, subtle colors, against the burlap and gold work together perfectly!   Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and I would love for you to play along with us and share what you create from this inspiration challenge.


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

Product List

Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163]	Big Shot [143263]	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]	Celebrate You Thinlit Dies [146840]	Burlap Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143982]
Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Tropical Escape 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146916]

Enjoy,

Diana

Gingham Easter Greetings: Best Bunny

Good afternoon!

I hope you are all enjoying your spring break fun, I must admit I'm enjoying the week away and just relaxing.  In our area spring break is always the week before Easter so it never fails that I'm wrapping up last minute gifts and cards to get in the mail.  Today I'm sharing one of the Easter cards I made this year and uses the Best Bunny bundle (which was announced this week as retiring so if you like these little cuties make sure you order yours soon.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then took a piece of the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper (retiring) and matted it with Early Espresso cardstock.

Next I took the little bunny stamp from the Best Bunny set and stamped it three times on Whisper White cardstock and cut out three squares using the Big Shot (retiring) and the Stitched Shapes Framelits before coloring it in with Crumb Cake and Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends.

The greeting is from the Fable Friends stamp set and was stamped in Basic Black ink on Balmy Blue cardstock and then cut it out with then Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The final touch is a double bow I tied with Whisper White Baker's Twine.

I love the spring colors on this card and gingham always makes me think of spring, I'm going to miss this DSP but know amazing things are coming up in the new catalog.  What Easter projects are you working on this week?

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

Product List

Best Bunny Photopolymer Bundle [148378]	Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set [148670]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148554]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686]
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601]	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #PCC332: Sweetest Thing

Good morning!

When we first saw this years occasions catalog one of the first suites that I saw and fell in love with was the How Sweet it Is Product Suite, come on, those colors, and candy, what's not to love?  The crazy thing is as things have gone along I've been distracted with other projects and haven't actually used any of the products in the suite (horror I know!) so I decided to break the seals and use it all for this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge.

I used Pool Party cardstock for the cardbase and then added a mat of Melon Mambo cardstock for the Whisper White cardfront.  On the cardfront I used the Artisan Textures stamp set to stamp the background detail in Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green ink (used two different stamps).

Next I added two different pieces of the How Sweet it Is Designer Series Paper and matted it with Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green cardstock.  I tied a knot out of the Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green 3/8" Reversible Ribbon and attached it for a fun accent above the greeting.

For the main stamped element I stamped the candy jar and gummy bears using the Sweetest Thing stamp set and cut it out with the coordinating framelits and then used my Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pen to color in the gummies (I did the same thing for the row of candy along the bottom) and attached the candy jar with dimensionals.  The greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink on Pool Party cardstock and cut out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits and attached with dimensionals.

To finish off the card I added some of the enamel dots from the Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots package as well as coloring a couple of Pearls with Granny Apple Green and Pool Party Stampin' Blends so I had dots in all the cards colors sprinkled about.

This card is sweet enough to eat and a perfect way to send birthday wishes.  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.

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

Product List

Sweetest Thing Photopolymer Bundle [150568]	Artisan Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146573]	How Sweet It Is 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148568]	Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Reversible Ribbon [148572]	Big Shot [143263]
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots [148805]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Blender Pens [102845]	Watercolor Pencils [141709]
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 [149014]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274]	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320]

Enjoy,

Diana