Paper Craft Crew Inspiration Challenge #PCC351: Special Celebrations

Good morning!

It's crazy how once school begins we all get set in a new routine, no matter how crazy it is, and you just adapt and it becomes habit, I know we have.  I have to say I'm still working how to fit everything it but I have to take time to relax and have a little crafting time, for my own sanity.  Today I'm playing along with this weeks Paper Craft Crew Inspiration challenge and when I saw it I immediately thought of fall and I love the fence gate with all the spokes and decided to try to recreate it.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Early Espresso cardstock as a mat for the cardfront which is from the Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (isn't it fun?)  I also added another strip of the DSP as a belly band around the card.

To create the gate look I cut 2 of the Adirondack chair pieces from the Seasonal Layers Dies using Mint Macaron cardstock.  I cut one of the pieces in half and discarded the center spoke and then attached the two side pieces to the whole chair I cut out so it fanned out (there is some overlap in the pieces but that's covered up by the DSP).

Next I punched out a circle from the Crumb Cake cardstock with the 1 1/2" Circle Punch and after stamping the greeting from the Special Celebrations stamp set using Pretty Peacock ink I embossed the circle using the Subtle Textured Embossing Folder.  The leaves are actually from the same Seasonal Layers Dies cut out of Mossy Meadow cardstock and cut down so I had three small leaves instead of one large one (much easier to fit on this card design).  The final touches are a bow tied with 1/4" Copper Trim and a Star Designer Element attached to the greeting.

I love the soft fall feeling of this card, without all the usual fall colors, perfect for a birthday this time of year (and I have a lot of friends with September birthday's).  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing 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

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	1/4" Copper Trim [144179]	Come To Gather Designer Series Paper [150454]	Star Designer Elements [150430]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]
1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299]	Seasonal Layers Dies [143751]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]

Enjoy,

Diana

SSINKspiration Technique Challenge #SSINKTC53: Ink, Twine, and Paper

Good morning! The guys have left for their week of 18th century wilderness camping fun and mom gets to stay home and enjoy showers, AC, and crafting (haha!)It's always fun to see when different stamping techniques become popular as they start to pop up everywhere.  Today the SSINKspiration blog has a new technique challenge and we're doing the ink, twine, and paper technique.  The funny thing is that I shared this technique earlier this month at card class and it was a hit but we were talking about trying to add different colors for today's card I inked the baker's twine with three different colors (Mint Macaron, Flirty Flamingo, and Berry Burst).  Not only is this technique so easy but I like how you get a different look each time.

After letting the inked image dry I used the Special Celebrations stamp set and stamped the birthday greeting in Basic Black ink.  I had a couple ink spots so I used some rhinestones in the top right corner to help conceal the ink.  I used pieces of Flirty Flamingo and Berry Burst cardstock offset to mat the stamped image and then Mint Macaron was used as the cardbase.

These colors cascade like a waterfall and are soft and pretty, perfect to send birthday wishes.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team made using this technique, each has a unique look and then we would love for you to play along with the challenge and share what you create.

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

Product List

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [138331]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144089]
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [141402]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Weddings: Special Celebrations

Good morning!  This morning the SSINKspiration designers are sharing wedding card ideas and the new annual catalog has lots of great products to help celebrate these special occasions.

I started with Blushing Bride cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock for the cardfront that was embossed with the Big Shot and Tufted Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder (this folder is amazing!).  Then I added Pearl Jewels to the intersections of the diamonds to really help dress up the background. 

Next I took a piece of Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon and wrapped it around the cardfront and attached a simple bow using the same ribbon.  The greeting is from the Special Celebrations stamp set and was stamped on Blushing Bride cardstock before being cut out with the Big Shot and Stitched Labels Framelits. I lightly sponged around the edges with Basic Black ink before attaching the piece to the cardfront with dimensionals to finish it off.

I've always liked the contracts of black and metallic and this card is so soft and elegant, perfect to celebrate the start of a couples new life together.  We're still in the high wedding season so this would be perfect if you have a wedding coming up, a hand made card will definitely make the couple feel special!

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

Product List

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828]	Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146335]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]
Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198]

Have a great weekend,

Diana

SSINKspiration Welcome Baby: Special Celebrations

Happy Columbus Day!  Unfortunately I have to work today so I'm not off having fun with the guys but I'm with them in spirit and after our crazy busy weekend the work week may bring a little slower pace for a change.  One of our SSINKspiration design team members, Pam, is expecting a baby boy so today we decided to shower her with baby boy cards for the upcoming arrival.  As I'm past the baby phase I don't have a lot of stamps that would work with this but I was happy to see the Special Celebrations stamp set has greetings perfect for a little arrival.

I started with Pool Party cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Dapper Denim cardstock as a mat for the Bundle of Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.  For the stamped image I used the Special Celebrations stamp set and stamped with Dapper Denim ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Lots of Labels Framelits.  I wanted to make the greeting a little smaller so I trimmed it down on the top and bottom and then sponged around the edge with Pool Party ink.  Before attaching the greeting to the cardfront I tucked a little Delicate White Doily behind the greeting and then attached it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

I wanted to add a little something to dress the card up so I tied a double bow using Pool Party Solid Baker's Twine and then used the Big Shot and Mini Treat Bag Thinlits die to cute a little strip of hearts using Gold Foil Paper and attached it under the bow by just the corner so it floats on the card and has some added dimension.

This is a perfect card to welcome a little boy to the world and I'm so excited for Pam and her family.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team created, lots of different ideas to provide a little inspiration!

Below are easy ordering links for products used on this card:

Product List

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]	Big Shot [143263]	Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281]	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547]
Bundle Of Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [144143]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Delicate White Doilies [141701]	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414]
Pool Party Solid Baker’S Twine [144353]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Wedding Wishes: Special Celebrations

Happy Friday!  We're having an amazing vacation and can't believe it's coming to an end, looking forwarding to our last relaxing day at sea today before the adventure home begins.  Today the SSINKspiration designers are using weddings for our inspiration and sharing cards we can use to wish the happy couple years of happiness.

I started with Whisper White thick cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock as the mat for a piece of Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper (I used the Berry Burst floral print that is so pretty).  Before attaching the layers I wrapped a piece of Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon.

For the main image I used the new Special Celebrations stamp set (this set is great since it has coordinating greetings for both the outside and inside of cards for several occasions).  I stamped the greeting in Berry Burst in on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Lots of Labels Framelits and then sponged around the edge with Basic Black ink.  To dress the card up a little more I added a Silver Metallic Foil Doily and a piece of a Delicate White Doily at the bottom of the greeting and attached the whole piece to the cardfront with dimensionals.

The flowers, foil and delicate doilies all help with the soft feel of this card, it's very soothing.  You could make multiples of these up in several different colors to be ready for any need or make one specific to the couples wedding colors for a custom feel.

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

Product List

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	Big Shot [143263]	Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213]
Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack [144131]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Metallic Foil Doilies [138392]
Delicate White Doilies [141701]

Have a wonderful weekend!

Diana