SSINKspiration Card Sketch SSINKCS47: Oh So Eclectic

Good morning!  So happy that Aidan is home and safe and loved hearing about all his adventures.  Today it's back to work and the summer routine (we're getting so close to our vacation and the start of school I can't believe it!)  Today the  SSINKspiration blog has a sketch challenge and since I'm always in need of birthday cards I decided to mix some old and new with this fun card that has lots of two-step stamping.

I started with Sahara Sand cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper (Tranquil Tide is such a unique color, it has more blue or green tones depending on what it's paired with).  Next I added a piece of Whisper White cardstock for the main stamped piece.

On the cardfront I used the Oh So Eclectic stamp set and started by stamping the flowers in Tranquil Tide and Berry Burst and the leaves are Pear Pizzaz.  After stamping the watercolor piece I added the detail in each of the stamped images using Basic Black ink.  There are lots of fun images in this stamp set so I used the one with the little diamonds and added some detail using Basic Black, Berry Burst, and Crushed Curry (I did stamp off on some of the pieces in the top left corner for a bit if a shadow effect).



Next I added a piece of Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon (love the little glitter in it.  The greeting uses the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and it was stamped in Berry Burst ink on Whisper White cardstock and then punched out with the Classic Label Punch.  For the final accent I created another flower using Crushed Curry and after stamping both the fill in and outline stamps I cut out the flower with Paper Snips and attached the flower to the cardfront with dimensionals.

I really like the mix of flowery and modern, as well as watercolor look for a fun card that's perfect for sending birthday wishes.  The other design team members are sharing their take on this sketch so go check them out and then come play along with us, can't wait to see what you create!


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Product List

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143940]	Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144129]	Classic Label Punch [141491]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack [144131]
Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199]	Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set [127802]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Friday Favorites Retiring Bundle: Custom Tee

Happy Friday!  It's been another crazy week but thankfully even with all the rain we've been having Aidan was able to get one of his baseball game in this week (they won!) but it looks like tomorrow may be another wash out, we'll have to see.  So I always make a card for the coach for the end of the season for all the work they do  so I decided to use his team colors for this super fun card which uses one of my favorite retiring bundles, Custom Tee.  The SSINKspiration designers today are all sharing their favorite retiring bundles and it's always fun to see what everyone picks.

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Tangerine Tango cardstock for the cardfront that I stamped on the top using the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set (retiring).  Next I added a piece of Basic Black designer series paper (from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (retiring)) as well as the glimmer stars using the Big Shot, Star Blast Edgelits (retiring), and Silver Glimmer Paper.  I made sure to only attach the star piece along the bottom and middle so I could curl the stars so they're standing up from the page.

Next to make the shirt, I used the Custom Tee (retiring) set on Whisper White cardstock to stamp both the outline and the "All Star Champs" using Basic Black ink.  Next I used the Tie Dyed Stamp Set (retiring) and used Smoky Slate (full strength and stamped off) as well as Tangerine Tango to create the tie dyed effect and then cut the shirt out with the Shirt Builder Framelits (retiring) before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The final tough was to add the greeting, which is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and was punched out with the Classic Label Punch (I punched it twice to cut it down so it just fit the greeting) before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals as well.

I know this card uses a lot of stamp set and items but I really love how it turned out and hope Aidan's coach will appreciate it, as well as all the notes the players will write in it.  Remember a lot of the items used in this card are retiring so make sure to order them soon if they are on your wish list (I know these will be staying in my studio for lots of future use!!)

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Product List

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517]	Custom Tee Photopolymer Bundle [144724]	Tie Dyed Photopolymer Stamp Set [143008]	Star Blast Edgelits Dies [142763]	Classic Label Punch [141491]
Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111349]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Big Shot [143263]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack [138435]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration St. Patrick's Day: Pot of Gold Tasty Treats

Good morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day (and a Friday, whoo hoo!)  This morning I'm heading out for a fun shamrock filled race weekend with friends but I couldn't headout without leaving my guys a little shamrock treat for the occasion.  Today on the SSINKspiration blog we're sharing St. Patrick's Day or green cards and while this isn't a card I decided it was too cute not to share.  We're big chocolate and peanut butter fans in our house (it really is perfection!) so this is my husband's treat and uses peanut butter M&M's in out 2"x8" cello bags (I got the M&M's on clearance after Christmas and just picked out the green ones).

I used a piece of the gold 3/8" Metallic Ribbon from SAB combo pack to tie the bag shut.  For the tag I used a piece of Whisper White cardstock and used the Scallop Tag Topper Punch to punch the top including the hole to thread the ribbon through.  To make the rainbow I used one of the paint images from the Painter's Palette stamp set using a rainbow of colors.  The greeting is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and was stamped in Cucumber Crush and then I cut it out with the Big Shot and the Project Life Labels and Cards Framelits set (a little sponging around the edge with Basic Black ink help sets it off against the tag).

 

Now you know I'm not a punch art person, it's not one of my gifts so I did quite a bit of searching on Pinterest for ideas and came up with this super easy idea for a pot of gold.  I used a 1 1/4" Circle Punch that was slightly trimmed down on one side as well as a couple pieces punched out with the Word Window Punch (retired, sorry) to make the top of the pot and it's legs.  To make the gold I used the 1/2" Circle Punch and Gold Foil Paper as well as some sequins from the Gold Sequin Trim.

 

I have to admit this came out really cute and I was happy with my punch art, even in it's simpliest forms and I'm sure hubby will enjoy it (at least for as long as the candy lasts which means it'll be gone by Sunday!)

 

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Have a great weekend!

 

Diana

Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge CCMC441: Sealed with Love

Good morning!  I'm still in the Valentine mood (forgive me but I love this time of year and letting others know how much you care about them so I tend to go a little overboard).  Today I decided to play along with the Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge for this card with lots of layers and elements that really pop.

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock and then added a piece of Real Red cardstock as the mat for the Basic Black cardfront.  Around these layers I wrapped a piece of Real Red Ribbon from the Sending Love Ribbon Combo pack.  Next I used the coordinating Sending Love Designer Series Paper and cut out two squares of the DSP using the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits.

Next I used the same framelits and went one size smaller to cut out two more squares using Smoky Slate cardstock.  On one square I used the Sealed with Love stamp set to stamp "hugs and kisses" in Basic Black ink and the other I attached a kiss that I made by stamping Real Red Ink on Whisper White cardstock, but it out with Paper Snips and then attached it to the square with a dimensional.

Next I used the Big Shot and the Swirly Scribbles Framelits to cut the circle design out of Silver Glimmer Paper (I trimmed the little tags of the shape that made it look a little more floral) and then stamped the center heart using Real Red ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut it out with the Sweet and Sassy Framelits and attached it with a dimensional as well (I told you this card had lots of layers).

The final touch was to add a greeting and for this I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and after stamping in Basic Black ink on Real Red cardstock I punched it out with the Classic Label Punch and again used dimensionals to attach it to the cardfront.  The final touch was to add some rhinestones around the cardfront for a little extra bling.

There are so many fun little touches on this card, and I really do love how using the Stitched Shapes framelits really adds extra detail that punches the card up a notch.  This card sketch would also be a great way to use of some paper scraps you may have lying around that you don't want to get rid of.

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Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Card Sketch SSINKCS40: Jolly Friends

Good morning!  Another weekend full of holiday fun and I really enjoyed all the time spent with friends.  The guys were away at Winter Survival Camping and while being very cold all weekend they're home safe and sound now.  With the start of another week it's time for another challenge on the SSINKspiration blog, this time it's a sketch challenge.  This month's sketch is a really fun design which was fun to play with.

I used Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Brickwall Embossing Folder.  Next I added two pieces of designer series paper from the Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack.

For the main stamped image I used the Jolly Friends stamp set and stamped the elf head using Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock and then punched it out with a circle punch.  I stamped the elf hat on Old Olive cardstock using Old Olive ink and then punched it out using the coordinating Jolly Hat Builder Punch (also on sale).  I attached the had with dimensionals and then added a Mini Jingle Bell to the hat and tied it with a bow using Basic Black Baker's Twine.

The final touch was to add a greeting so I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and stamped using Basic Black ink on Old Olive cardstock and then used Paper Snips to trim the ends before attaching to the cardfront with dimensionals.

The images in this stamp set are so cute, and right now the stamp set is on sale as part of the year end sale so if you don't have this set, now is the perfect time!  The other designers are sharing some other cards using the same sketch for inspiration so go check them out and then play along and share what you create.





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Enjoy!

Diana

SSI Sympathy Meets Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge: Lovely as a Tree

Good morning!  I'm so excited for the end of this week as it's a short week for us and we're heading out on a mini vacation, which is always a nice chance to relax and unwind.  Today the SSINKspiration blog is focusing on sympathy cards so I decided to combine that with the Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge for this lovey card.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Early Espresso cardstock behind the Garden Green cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Boho Chic Embossing Folder.  Next I added a little strip of Very Vanilla cardstock behind a piece of Early Espresso designer series paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack.  Then I added some Linen Thread wrapped around the layers and tied a bow.

Another piece of designer series paper, this time a piece of Garden Green from the Regals Designer Series Paper Stack (for both patterned pieces I sponged with Crumb Cake ink to mute the Whisper White pattern and make it fit with the Very Vanilla elements.  The main stamped image is from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set an I took the largest strip of tress and just inked up a couple of the trees for a smaller element using Stampin' Write Markers directly on the stamp before stamping on Very Vanilla cardstock.  I cut the trees out using the Big Shot and Layering Circle Framelits and lightly sponged around the edge before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and was stamped in Early Espresso ink on Crumb Cake cardstock before being cut out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits before attaching with dimensionals.

This turned out being a more masculine card than I intended but's classic and would work with any occasion by changing  up the greeting.  Make sure to check out all the other great cards the design team is sharing and you may find the perfect inspiration for your next project.

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Enjoy!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Card Sketch SSINKCS35: Lovely as a Tree

Good morning!  Aidan returned from a week at Boy Scout camp this weekend so we were excited to see him and hear all about his adventures (he had a great time, definitely needed a shower and do laundry, slept in on Sunday since he was pretty tired, and had an amazing time).  I guess it was hearing about all his outdoor adventures was the inspiration for today's card for this month's SSINKspiration blog card sketch challenge.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then then added another layer of Crumb Cake cardstock that I embossed with the Big Shot and Woodland Embossing Folder and then lightly sponged over the embossing with Soft Suede ink to really highlight the trees.

Next I added two pieces of designer series paper, using the Regals and Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stacks (this paper has Whisper White in it and since I wanted to use Very Vanilla I sponged all over the DSP using Crumb Cake ink so lighten up the pattern so it matches the Vanilla cardstock better, I'm not a fan of mixing Whisper White and Very Vanilla, it's my own issue).

For the main stamped image I used the classic, Lovely as a Tree stamp set and colored directly on the rubber using Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzaz, Garden Green, and Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Markers and then stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock.  Then I used the Big Shot and Layering Circles Framelits to cut around the tree, as well as the mat using Chocolate Chip cardstock and then attached it to the cardfront with dimensionals.  For a little added texture I added a double bow I tied using Linen Thread using a Glue Dot.

For the main stamped image I used Teeny Tiny Wishes and stamped it using Chocolate Chip ink and then punched it out using the Classic Label Punch and attached it with dimensionals.  The final element was to add a few pearls under the greeting for an elegant touch.

I love the rustic and earthy look to this card, I'm sure my boy scout who inspired it would approve.  I actually need a retirement card so this is perfect.  The other design team members have shared some great cards for their take on this challenge so go check them out and then play along, we would love to see what you come up with.

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Enjoy!

SSINKspiration Father's Day: Traveler

Happy Friday!  It’s been so nice to have a little break from our summer heat and humidity and we’re looking forward to a fun weekend of family camping, and thenAs you know, one of the things I love about Stamp card class (got to have time with my stampin’ ladies!!) and we’re looking forward to some fun.  As we’re marching along in June (and we have one last week of school) we’re inching closer and closer to Father’s Day (it’s next Sunday, just so you don’t forget) it’s only fitting that today over on the SSINKspiration blog we’re sharing projects for all the dad’s and grandpa’s out there.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Dapper Denim cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Boho Chic Embossing Folder and then I added a piece of Chocolate Chips DSP from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (so happy this packs and patterns carried over, they’re classic!!)

For the main image I used the Traveler stamp set and stamped the ship image using Dapper Denim ink on Whisper White cardstock.  Next I used the Big Shot and the Layering Squares Framelits to cut out the square as well as the scalloped square mat that used Crumb Cake cardstock and I used dimensionals to attach the square to the cardfront.  I added a double bow using Linen Thread to the top corner.

For the greeting I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and stamped the greeting in Chocolate Chip ink on Crumb Cake cardstock and it was punched out using the Ticket Duo Punch (retired) and before attaching to the cardfront with dimensionals I sponged around the edge using Soft Suede ink.

This card is a classic and I love the new Dapper Denim color, it’s perfect for masculine cards.  I really liked how this card turned out so it’s one of the cards we’ll be making at Sunday’s Just Cards class (and don’t worry if you already have your Father’s Day card I have a sample with another greeting as an alternative!!) 

Also, if you still need a Father’s Day card, and don’t want to brave the card shop drop by and you can shop from the comfort of my home from a selection of cards I’ve designed.

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Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Birthdays: Party Pop-Up Thinlits

Good morning!  One of the things that I love celebrating all year long is birthdays and this years Occasions catalog has so many fun products perfect for birthday greetings.  Today over on the SSINKspiration blog it's all about birthdays and this is a fun birthday card we made at this months card class.

I started with Crushed Curry cardstock for the cardbase and then took a piece of Tip Top Taupe cardstock and embossed it with the Big Shot and Confetti Embossing Folder.  Have you seen the new Party Pop-Up Thinlits in the Occasions catalog?  I love them and not just to make 3-D cards but it makes a fun focal point for a card that's super easy.  I used a piece of It's My Party Designer Series Paper and ran it through the Big Shot with the Party Pop-Up Thinlit and then trimmed it down to remove the card connector pieces.  To help the words pop up I added a piece of Mint Macaron cardstock behind the DSP piece.

I added a small "Happy Birthday" greeting using the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and punched it out with the Word Window Punch.  The final touch was to add a bow using the Melon Mambo Baker's Twine from the Baker's Twine Combo Pack (I used two pieces of twine for a double bow).

I love how easy the tools make this card but it really packs a punch, perfect to celebrate a special day!

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Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 30, SSI Masculine Monday

Good morning and Happy Monday!  What an enjoyable end to the weekend, I didn't necessarily get a lot done but I was able to relax and even see a movie with Aidan so it was a lot of fun and definitely a great way to get ready for the start of the new work week.  It's the last day of the month, which means it's the last day of this years gratitude challenge and I've really had a great time.  I decided to use the  Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog Masculine Monday as great inspiration and a great change of pace to wrap this month up.

I started with Sahara Sand cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of the Winter Wonderland Speciality Designer Series Paper matted with Basic Black cardstock.  I also added a different pattern of paper from the DSP package for the gold stripes.

For the main stamped image I stamped the tree from Lovely as a Tree (a truly classic stamp set) using Versamark Ink on Basic Black cardstock and heat embossed it using the Heat Tool and Gold Embossing Powder.  Then I punched it out using the 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  I punched another circle out using the same punch and some Brushed Gold Cardstock (retired).  The greeting is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and was stamped in Basic Black ink on Sahara Sand cardstock and then punched it out with the Word Window Punch.  Both the tree circle and the greeting were attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.

This designer paper is absolutely beautiful and it works great for other types of cards than just the holidays!  I'll admit, this was the first time I used this paper and it's so stunning I'll definitely be reaching for it again soon!  There are some other wonderful masculine cards being shared over on the design team blog so go check them out.

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I wanted to give you one last reminder that today is the last day of Online Extravaganza and your chance to save up to 50% off some great products and gift ideas.  Today also has a new set of flash sale products that are only available while supplies last so if these are of interest to you, don't way, purchase them ASAP!!

Enjoy!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Masculine Monday: The Open Sea

Good morning and Happy Monday!  After a wonderfully fun week it's definitely nice to be home.  I'm still on a convention high and have so many great ideas I can't wait to share, but today it's Masculine Monday on the  Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog.  The decided to use The Open Sea stamp set, a classic.

I started with Crumb Cake for the cardbase and then added a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and the Zig Zag Embossing Folder.  Next I added a piece of Early Espresso DSP from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Package (and sponged all over with Crumb Cake ink so the white stripes weren't so bright and would add match the Very Vanilla piece I'm using).

I stamped two circles for this card, the first using Very Vanilla cardstock and using the globe image that was stamped in Soft Suede ink, punched out with the 2" Circle Punch and then sponged around the edge with Crumb Cake ink.  I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set to stamp the greeting in Mossy Meadow ink.  The second circle uses the journal stamp image and was stamped with Dijon Delight Ink on Dijon Delight cardstock before cutting it out with the Big Shot and the Circle Collection Framelits.  I used Cajun Craze ink to sponge around the edge of this circle.

For some fun accents I started with a little piece of the 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon, trimmed off both edges and frayed it.  I stamped the anchor image using the Dijon Delight ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then cut it out with Paper Snips.  The final touch is  little bow using some Early Espresso Baker's Twine.

All the different elements play well with each other to make a great "dude" card.  I did realize it's funny that I made a nautical themed card but didn't use any blues in the it, but that's OK, it's all fun, right?  The other design team members are sharing some fun cards so please, go check them out and see what inspires you for your next guy card!

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Happy stamping,

Diana

Anniversary Wishes: Yippee-Skippee

Happy Wednesday!  I always look forward to Wednesday but this Wednesday is extra special is it’s my 15^th wedding anniversary (can’t believe Chris and I have been married 15 years but boy have things changed, for the better).  We don’t normally do anything crazy for our anniversary but of course I have to make him a special card, big shock I know.

I started with Blackberry Bliss for the cardbase and then added a piece of Gold Foil Vellum (backed with Whisper White cardstock).  I stamped the “Happy Anniversary” greeting from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set using Versamark Ink and heat embossed it with the Heat Tool and Basic Black Embossing Powder.  When I was embossing it I noticed that the gold foil in the stripes started bubbling up for a rough effect which I really liked so I used my Heat Tool to add this effect to all the stripes.  Next I added a strip of Basic Black cardstock then then layered a piece of Gold Satin Ribbon on top.

For the greeting I decided to go to one of my favorites Yippee-Skippee (so sad it’s retiring) since it has this great say “Never Underestimate the Power of Two”.  During our relationship we’ve had lots of ups and downs but through it all we’ve worked as a team to solve problems, achieve goals, whatever it was and it has really helped us before stronger as a couple.  Anyway, back to the card, I stamped the greeting in Versamark and used Gold Embossing Powder and the Heat Tool to emboss the image before punching it out with the 2” Circle Punch.  I created a mat using some Blackberry Bliss cardstock, Big Shot, and the Window Collection Framelits (also retiring so don’t miss out on these).  I wanted to add some texture to the mat so I embossed it using the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder and Big Shot.  Dimensionals help the greeting piece stand up over the flag pieces perfectly for extra dimension.

I love how elegant this card turned out with the gold, purple, and black perfect for a milestone event (and it’s definitely not girly!!) can’t wait to give it to Chris and see what he thinks.

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Enjoy and have a great day,

 

Diana

Can You Case it? Design Team - Sketch Challenge CYCI #65

Happy Sunday!  What a beautiful morning!  It’s time for another race, this morning I’m running the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler with some friends down in D.C.  I’m excited that the cherry blossoms will be blooming this year so it should be a beautiful race.  It’s time for another card for this weeks Can You Case It? Sketch challenge and this week we were given 10 minutes and two layers to see what we could create. 

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase.  For my first layer I took a piece of Soft Suede cardstock and stamp the World Map background stamp in the same color ink.  Then I crumpled up the cardstock and then flattened it before sponging all over with Soft Suede Ink.  Before attaching the cardstock to the cardbase I distressed around the edges for texture.

For the main stamped image I started by cutting a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with the Big Shot and Party Pennants BigzL Die.  I stamped the train from the Traveler stamp set in Soft Suede Ink.  I used the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set to stamp the splatters in Crumb Cake ink.  The greeting is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set using Mossy Meadow ink.  I used the ¼” Handheld Punch to punch two holes before threading some Mossy Meadow 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon.

It’s fun to see how much you can do with not a lot of time or supplies and still turn out fun card.  And it’s a guy card which is even better!

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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge and Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Stamp Set Focus: Sheltering Tree

Happy Easter!  We’re wrapping up our vacation and heading home today (always the sad part) but we’ve had such a fun and relaxing time with lots of memories to cherish.  Today’s card is a combo using this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch challenge along with the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog stamp set focus, using Sheltering Tree.  This stamp set is so fun, you can create a beautiful card for any season or occasion using the different stamps included in the set. It’s a builder set so you can use any of the pieces necessary and colors to build the image you want.  With the arrival of spring, and Easter only two days away, I used that as inspiration for this card, as well as a memory of when I was young. 

When I was a child my grandparents gave us decorative sugar eggs for Easter and they were so pretty, they looked like sugar eggs on the outside and were hollow and had an oval opening and showed a fun Easter scene inside the egg (of course these were all made of sugar) but I decided to use this memory as inspiration for this card.

For this card I started with a cardbase of Blushing Bride and then added a layer of Chocolate Chip cardstock.  I stamped the image on a piece of Whisper White cardstock using the Sheltering Tree stamp set.  I built it using lots of the stamps and colors so I had a pretty spring scene.  Next I took a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock and cut an opening out using the Big Shot and Oval Collection Framelits, then embossed it with the Delicate Dots Embossing Folder and then added faux stitching using a Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker.

I created the flowers using the flower punch from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack and Blushing Bride and Strawberry Slush cardstock.  After punching out the layers I curled the petals using a bone folder and then attached little pearls in the center of each.  The final touch was to add the greeting, I decided to get a head start on Mother's Day and used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and punched out the greeting using the Modern Label Punch and attached with dimensionals.  For a final bit of bling a colored a couple of pearls using a blendabilities marker before attaching them to the greeting piece.

This card has lots of elements that really add to the beauty and elegance of the card.  It really does remind of those Easter eggs from my childhood and I love it!

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Have a wonderful Easter Sunday and enjoy time with your family!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge & SSI Occasions Bundles: You Plus Me

Happy Friday peeps!  We’ve almost reached the end of the work week so let the fun begin, along with the usual family activities I have card class on Sunday that is always lots of fun and Aidan has a sleepover on Saturday, which means date night for mommy and daddy (whoo hoo!!!)  Before we get going with all that it’s time to share this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge card.  This was a unique layout for me and I decided to combine it with the post we have over on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog focusing on the product bundles in the 2015 Occasions catalog.  I decided to us the Stacked with Love bundle and You Plus Me stamp set but I wanted to change things up and not make a Valentine’s card (I know!!!) so I decided to make an Anniversary card.

I started with Smoky Slate for the cardbase and then added a piece of Pistachio Pudding cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder.  Next I added two pieces of DSP from the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack, as well as a piece of Silver Glimmer Paper. For the stamped piece I used the You Plus Me stamp set and stamped the ampersand in Crisp Cantaloupe and the little hearts in Black Memento Ink before cutting it out with the Big Shot and Oval Collection Framelits before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.  For the greeting I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and punched it out with the Word Window Punch and then matted it with Crisp Cantaloupe that was punched out with the Modern Label Punch.

I’ll admit this card turned out a bit more feminine than I had intended but love how all the different colors, patterns, and shapes play off each other.  The other design team members shared some fun cards as well so please go check them out and then play along with the sketch, I would love to see what you come up with.

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Have an enjoyable Friday and hope you get some crafting time!

Diana