SSINKspiration Designer Series Paper Sale: Colorful Seasons

Good morning!  We had a rare treat of cooler weather this weekend and reduced humidity (not something we get much of this time of year) so we were able to enjoy some time outside.  It was this nice weather that was the inspiration for my card today on the SSINKspiration blog where we're showcasing some of the designer series papers that are part of this months Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale.  I chose to use the Best Route Designer Series Paper package that is great for travel themed projects but also has some great neutral prints.

I started with Whisper White Thick Cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock as a mat for the Best Route Designer Series Paper (this print is bright and reminds me sunny days at the beach).  Next I took a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and ripped along the top edge and sponged along the top using Crumb Cake ink to simulate sand.  I used the Gallery Grunge stamp set for the stamping on the cardstock.  I made a fun white picket fence using the Big Shot and Seasonal Layers Thinlits die (used the beach chair and cut out two top pieces of the chair and made it into a fence.

For the stamped I used the Colorful Seasons stamp set and stamped the chair frame in Basic Black and the fabric seat uses the new Mango Melody color.  After stamping the chair on Whisper White cardstock I cut it out with the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits.  I used the same stamp set and thinlits die to make the little colorful drink and attached it to the oval using Mini Dimensionals.  I used dimensionals to attached the stamped oval to the cardfront.  To finish off the card I needed a greeting so I stamped using the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set and Basic Black ink on Mango Melody cardstock and used the same Stitched Shapes Framelits to cut it out and dimensionals to attach the greeting to the card.

Wouldn't it be a relaxing afternoon sitting on the beach in this chair having a cool drink?  Sounds pretty perfect to me.  Make sure to take advantage of this months designer series paper sale to add this package of DSP to your stamping collection.

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

Product List

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set [143726]	Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies [143751]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Gallery Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146538]
Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Best Route Designer Series Paper [146897]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

Enjoy!

Diana

Hand Stamped Sentiment Sketch Challenge #293: 25 Again

Good morning!  Man it's hot out there, this heat wave is intense which is a good thing that this week the Hand Stamped Sentiments team as a color challenge with colors that are sure to help cool things down.  Once again I'm sharing an idea using my featured product of the week, the 25 Again stamp set but this time there's no coloring and we're just using the greeting.

I started with Pool Party cardstock for the cardbase and then added Smoky Slate as a mat for the Whisper White cardfront.  On the cardfront I used the new Gallery Grunge stamp set (you will love this one!) and stamped the large "hardwood floorish" design in Pool Party ink and the other image in Smoky Slate repeated offset running the length of the card.

Next I took a piece of Daffodil Delight cardstock and first cut it out with the Big Shot and Stitches Shapes Framelits and then embossed it with the Basket Weave Dynamic Embossing Folder before sponging all over to highlight the embossing.

The greeting was stamped in Basic Black ink on Pool Party cardstock and then I used the Wood Crate Framelit die to cut it out (I used the crate framelit and lined up the paper in the bottom piece of the die and then ran it through the Big Shot twice to cut it down to the size I wanted).  Just another way to use our dies and extend their versatility.

To finish off the card I took a piece of Silver 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon and colored it with the Smoky Slate Dark Stampin' Blends Marker and attached it under the greeting (which was attached to the cardfront with dimensionals) and then tied a small bow using Daffodil Delight 1/4" Double Stitched Ribbon and attached it.

I love the soft feel of these colors and the different levels and textures help punch the card up and perfect to send heartfelt birthday greetings.  Make sure to go check out the other cards the design team is sharing using these same colors and then play along with us and share what you create, we would love to see what you come up with.

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

Product List

25 Again Photopolymer Stamp Set [146435]	Gallery Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146538]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Wood Crate Framelits Dies [143730]
Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146841]	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213]	Daffodil Delight 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon [144116]	Smoky Slate Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [145055]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana