SSINKspiration 2019 Sale-a-bration Favorite Stamp Set: Hello Cupcake

Good morning!  How are you enjoying the extended holiday festivities?  I love this week since we're all off and get to just relax (and I try to get a few things done around the house).  Despite placing my preorder for the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalog at the beginning of the month I haven't had a chance to play with any of my goodies until this week.  Today the SSINKspiration team is sharing projects using our favorite stamp set from this years Sale-a-bration brochure.  There are so many great products this week but given my love of sweets, and cupcakes in particular it should be no surprise that the Hello Cupcake stamp set is one of my favorites!

For this card I used Flirty Flamingo cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Berry Burst cardstock and embossed with the Big Shot and Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder before adding a strip of Early Espresso Designer Series Paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper package.  For the ribbon I used Calypso Coral 1/8" Sheer Ribbon (but honestly I thought it was flirty flamingo, haha!)

For the main stamped image I used Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, and Berry Burst to stamp the cupcake images (and since they're photopolymer lining up was a breeze).  I used the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits to cut out both the cupcake and the greeting.  I sponged around the edge of the greeting with Early Espresso ink and then attached the greeting circle with dimensionals.

This cupcake looks good enough to eat, I love it!

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

Product List

Hello Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set [149714]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Calypso Coral 1/8" Sheer Ribbon [144173]
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Neutrals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146967]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Sparkle and Shine: Merry Christmas to All

Good afternoon!  Have you crossed all those items off your To Do list?  I'm still working through mine which is why I haven't been sharing as much, sorry about that.  Today the SSINKspiration team is sharing projects that sparkle and shine and you know how I love all the bling so I thought I would share a card that has glitter, foil, copper, and rhinestones (oh my!!)

I started with Gray Granite cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper as the cardfront.

For the main image I used the Big Shot and Stitched Labels Framelits to cut the frame out of Shaded Spruce cardstock and heat embossed "happy" from the Merry Christmas to All stamp set using the Heat Tool and Copper Embossing Powder.

Next I used the Big Shot and the Merry Christmas Thinlits using Joyous Noel Glimmer Paper.  For a little accent I cut a couple of holly sprigs using Mint Macaron cardstock and the Alpine Sports Thinlits and then added a Red Rhinestone as the berries.

I love this all the sparkle on this card, can you blame me?  And the great thing is that it's flat and mailable and not time consuming to make (so if you're still working on your Holiday cards this one may be just right for you and still be super impressive!

Remember the last day to purchase items from the holiday catalog is January 2 so make sure to stock up on your favorites before it's too late!  Also a reminder the Merry Christmas to All stamp set and coordinating framelits will be carrying over however the bundle pricing is only available through January 2 so if you want these you can save 10% by ordering now.

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

Product List

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Bundle [149952]	Big Shot [143263]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828]	Joyous Noel 6" X 6" Glimmer Paper [147817]
Joyous Noel 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147816]	Heat Tool [129053]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636]	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924]	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Alpine Sports Thinlits Dies [147916]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Celebrations: Picture Perfect Birthday

Good afternoon!  There are so many celebrations, that we get to experience all year long, the first of which comes to mind is birthdays so when the SSINKspiration design team decided to focus on celebrations I decided to make a birthday card (we all have birthdays!)  I also decided to do a fun fold with this card where the front is cut short so you can see the inside of the card, giving you a perfect time to decorate the inside of the card.

For this card I used Pool Party cardstock for the cardbase and Whisper White cardstock for the inside of the card which I used the Picture Perfect Birthday to stamp a row of birthday candles.

On the front of the card I added a piece of designer series paper from the Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper package and wrapped a piece of Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" Ombre Ribbon around the DSP and tied a knot.  For the greeting I used the same stamp set and stamped the greeting in Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock and then after cutting it out with the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits I used Berry Burst, Pool Party, and Lemon Lime Twist ink to stamp the confetti and then matted it with a scallop circle cut out of Basic Black cardstock using the Layering Circles Framelits and Big Shot.  I used dimensionals to attach the greeting and added them only to the top so it could overlap with the inside of the card.

This is such a fun card and perfect way to celebrate someone's special day!

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

Product List

Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [145519]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" Ombre Ribbon [144234]
Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper [146902]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

SSINKspiration Winter Wonderland: Beautiful Blizzard

Good afternoon!  It's certainly feeling like the holidays now that our decorations are up but we're having unseasonably warm weather, which I'm taking advantage of since I know it's only for a couple of days.  Today the SSINKspiration team is sharing projects with a Winter Wonderland feeling and what's more perfect than a little snow storm?  (and there's talk we may get some snow this weekend, we shall see!)

This card is really simple and uses the Beautiful Blizzard bundle to create the stamped cardfront using Smoky Slate, Mint Macaron, and Night of Navy colors and I just built the background layering lots of stamps on Whisper White cardstock.  The cardbase is Smoky Slate and Mint Macaron was used for the greeting piece.  To finish off the card I added a couple little die cut snowflakes accented with Silver Metallic Pearls as the finishing touch.

Even though this card doesn't use a tone of tools and accessories I love it's look to send holiday greetings.  If you're still looking for ideas for your holiday cards, make sure to check out the rest of the design team and the cards their sharing on today's post.

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

Product List

Beautiful Blizzard Clear-Mount Bundle [149921]

Metallic Pearls [146282]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Punch Art: Snow is Glistening

Good morning!  So excited for the arrival of this weekend as I have lots of holiday fun planned.  Today the SSINKspiration team is sharing projects using punch art.  Now I  know we've discussed this before and while there are some amazing punch art creators I do not seem to have that gift so I was a little stumped on today's topic and then decided to think simple, let some beautiful paper be the showcase and create a "tree" out of punched circles and die cut snowflakes.  I also thought this would be a great way to provide one last showcase for the Catch a Snowflake promotion items as today is the last day you can order them (and trust me you will want these items in your crafting toolbox for sure!)

For this card I used Gray Granite cardstock for the cardbase and then used Shaded Spruce as a mat for the Gray Granite cardfront.  On the cardfront I used the Snow is Glistening stamp set to stamp the dots all over the background.  Then I used the Joyous Noel Speciality Designer Series Paper and coordinating Joyous Noel Glimmer Paper to punch and cut the snowflakes (the Snowfall Thinlits were used for the snowflakes).  I did also use some of the White Velveteen Paper for the bottom left snowflake, now I know some of this paper has sold out but you can use this same idea with any of our fabulous papers for a great look. 

To finish off the card I stamped the greeting in Merry Merlot ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut it out with the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits and then lightly sponged around the edges with Bright Copper Shimmer Paper before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

This is a unique looking tree I'll say but all the glitter and copper accents make it really pretty so I'm happy with it.  This is also a great way to use up scraps of paper you may have, I always hate to throw things away but you can't always keep every little piece around the house.

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

Product List

Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set [149742]	Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692]	Big Shot [143263]	White Velveteen Sheets [149619]	1" Circle Punch [119868]
3/4" Circle Punch [119873]	1/2" Circle Punch [119869]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Bright Copper Shimmer Paint [147045]	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Joyous Noel 6" X 6" Glimmer Paper [147817]	Joyous Noel 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147816]

Enjoy!

Diana