SSINKspiration Valentine's: School Note Valentine

Good morning!  Do you remember when you were in school doodling in your notebooks and making fun and elaborate designs either because you were bored or maybe you were preoccupied with the latest cutie that you just couldn't stop thinking about (oh the joys).  We'll one of my friends showed me a card she saw that that that same look and was going to make some so I decided to take my crack at one too since it was fun and easy.  Today the SSINKspiration blog designers are sharing their Love/Valentine's themed card and since I can't stop making these cards right now I had to get in on the fun.

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Real Red Cardstock for my Whisper White cardfront.  On the Whisper White piece I started with the Writing Notes stamp and stamped the background to look like notebook paper (this is such a great background set!).  Next I used the Sealed with Love stamp set and randomly stamped all over the cardfront images using Basic Black, Going Grey, and Real Red ink.

I wanted a little pop so I stamped one of the greetings in Real Red ink on a separate piece of Whisper White cardstock and cut it out with the Big Shot and Layering Circles Framelits.  As you know I believe all valentine's should have a little sparkle so I used some Silver Glimmer Paper and cut out a scalloped circle mat for the greeting using the same framelits and then popped the whole thing up with dimensionals.

The great thing about this card is not only is it fun and festive but it was also really fast to make and flat so it's perfect for mailing.  Have you finished all your Valentine projects yet?  I'm still working and have planned something fun this year for Aidan starting next week so I need to get cracking!  If you need more love inspiration make sure to check out the other design team creations, so many possibilities!

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Enjoy!

Diana

Paper Players Color Challenge Meets SSINKspiration Back to School: Suite Sayings

Happy Friday! Just a few short hours until vacation officially begins (can you tell I’m just a little excited??) and I get to start by heading out to see Aidan who’s been at his grandparents this week.  I totally miss that kiddo!  Part of this week in addition to getting ready for vacation was trying to get things ready for school that starts when we get back so it was perfect timing for the SSINKspiration designers to focus on Back to School projects so I decided to make a card to go in Aidan’s backpack on his first day for a little surprise encouragement.  I also decided to use the Paper Players Color challenge which was just perfect for this occasion.

 

I started with Whisper White Thick cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Pacific Point Designer Series Paper from the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack.  Next I took a piece of Basic Black cardstock and using the Writing Notes Background Stamp stamped using Whisper White Craft ink.  The greeting is from the Suite Sayings stamp set and was stamped using Basic Black ink on Daffodil Delight cardstock and then cut out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits.  I attached just a small piece of a Silver Metallic Doily (the smaller one) behind the oval so it just peaks out and offers a touch of sparkle!

Next it was time for all the fun details…I used the Big Shot and Stars Collection Framelits and some Red Glimmer Paper to cut the large star and then cut out a smaller star for the center using the same framelits and some Pacific Point cardstock and then embossed it with the Confetti Embossing Folder (the smaller star was attached with a dimensional to pop up).  The final touch was to add a couple of Silver Metallic Enamel Stars to contrast the metallic doily.

I love how this card turned out, it just screams school and those bright colors are a perfect way to send some extra special vibes for the start of the new year.  Make sure to check out other projects the design team as created for even more inspiration if you’re looking to get ready for school in your house as well.

 

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Have a great weekend!

Diana

Can You Case it? Design Team - Sketch Challenge CYCI #83

Happy Sunday!  We’ve arrived safely and are enjoying the start to vacation.  Today we’re heading to Universal Studios and Harry Potter World will be our first stop (we’ve been looking forward to this experience for the past year!!)  For this weeks Can You Case It? Sketch challenge we were given a theme “school” and were given complete discretion on how we use that theme in our project.  I decided to make a gift for Aidan’s teacher to give on the first day of school, which is just one week away. 

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock and ran it through the Big Shot using the new Baker’s Box Thinlits Die (this thinlit set is awesome, you can customize how you want to close your box and also has lots of little pieces to use to decorate your box or on any other projects you desire). 

After cutting out the box (you need two pieces and can cut a box out of one piece of 8 ½ x 11 cardstock (with a little left over) I stamped both pieces using the Writing Notes stamp set using Tempting Turquoise ink.  Fast Fuse adhesive  made putting this box together a breeze (I have to admit I had a lot of problems with this adhesive when I first got it but once I found out my handle was broken and I got a new one I’ve had no issues and am quite happy with it!).

Once again I used the Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper and wrapped a piece around the box and then used two other patterns for the flags and punched them out using the Banner Punch (small banner) and Triple Banner Punch (larger one).  For the greeting I used the  All Boxed Up stamp set and used Stampin’ Write Markers to ink the stamp before stamping on Whisper White cardstock and then punched out using one of pieces from the Baker’s Box Thinlits Die and attached it with dimensionals.   After filling the box I just closed it using a piece of Pacific Point 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon (this ribbon is beautiful and ties so easily!!)

I had a lot of fun with this box and will definitely be using this die set again (the boxes are really easy and it holds quite a lot.)  It has some chocolately treats that I’m sure Aidan’s teacher will enjoy once all the kiddos are back in class, haha!!  The designers are sharing some great projects so go check them out and then see if you can use the inspiration for any of your upcoming projects.

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Have a great Sunday and happy crafting!

Diana

Fab Friday Sketch Challenge Meets SSINKspiration Stamp Set Focus: Writing Notes

Good morning!  The arrival of Wednesday always makes me a little happy since I know I can see the weekend on the horizon, and we have vacation coming up so while there’s a lot to do, I can’t wait.  Today I decided to do double duty and combine this weeks Fab Friday Sketch Challenge with the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog stamp set focus, on background stamps.  With all our fabulous designer series paper sometimes our background stamps set overlooked but I love them and today I used one of my favorites Writing Notes.  This set is perfect for all sorts of projects, especially related to school and all the associated fun.

I started with Basic Gray cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper (the colors and prints in this pack are so fun, I’m in love!!) and then layered a piece of Whisper White cardstock on top that was stamped with the Writing Notes background stamp (I used Real Red and Pacific Point Stampin’ Write Markers to color in the stamp so you get the classic look of ruled paper.  Along the bottom I added a piece of Pacific Point 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon that was ruffled up, along with a star strip that was cut out using Daffodil Delight cardstock and one of the thinlits from the Mini Treatbag Thinlits set.  I also added a red star using a die from the same set and some Real Red Glimmer Paper.

The greeting is from the All Boxed Up stamp set (a new one in my collection), you know I love WhooHoo so this stamp is perfect!  For some added fun I stamped some Legos from the Boys will be Boys stamp set on a piece of scrap paper and after coloring them in cut them out with Paper Snips and then attached them to the cardfront with dimensionals.

I absolutely love how this card turned out and how I could use several different stamp sets and they all worked out, and the colors just scream school (I may have to keep this in my stash to give the little man when we have something to celebrate or just to lift his spirits!!  I had a sneak peak at some of the other design team cards and I love how we used such a variety of background stamps so you’ll get lots of great ideas.

 

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Happy Stamping,

Diana

SSINK Masculine Monday: Boys will be Boys

Good morning!  Did enjoy celebrating all the fabulous Father's in your life yesterday?  We had a great time, which included relaxing which is always a hit for my hubby.  Today we're extending the appreciation for guys since it's Masculine Monday over on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog.  Since I've been making lots of cards recently for the older guys in our lives I thought it was time for a card for the younger guys, which is always fun.

For today's card I started with Daffodil Delight for the cardbase and then added a piece of Whisper White cardstock that was stamped with the new, Writing Notes background stamp (I had inked it so I could recreate how notebook paper is colored.   The greeting is from the Boys will be Boys stamp set and was stamped in Cucumber Crush ink.

For the main stamped image I stamped the Legos from the Boys will be Boys stamp set in Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and was colored in with Stampin' Write Markers.  Then I cut out the image using the Big Shot and Circle Collection Framelits and made a mat using the 2" Circle Punch and some Daffodil Delight cardstock.  To add a little punch of color I added two flags, using the new Banner Triple Punch, one using the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack and a second in Cucumber Crush cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot an Arrows Embossing Folder.

This card is so fun and simple that's just right and I love combination of these stamp sets, won't be the last time I use them.  The designers are also sharing some additional cards for inspiration on masculine cards so go check them out!

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Have a great day!

Diana