Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #339: Birthday Goodness

Good morning!

We're continuing with our quarantine craziness but at least the weather is supposed to be nicer this week so I'm looking forward to that.  I also needed a little break so I hopped into the studio for a little color therapy to play along with this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge (look at these fabulous, springy colors!)

I used Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then added Basic Black as the mat for the cardfront that's Seaside Spray Designer Series Paper from the 2019-2021 In Colors DSP stack.

For the main stamped image I used the Birthday Goodness stamp set and stamped in Momento Black ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut it out with the Stitched Rectangles Dies before coloring it in with the Stampin' Blends.

I tucked another pattern of DSP, in Rococo Rose behind the stamped image for a pop of color.  To finish off the card I added some rhinestones, as well as a bow tied with Mint Macaron 1/4" Textile Ribbon and the greeting which was stamped on Rococo Rose cardstock and attached with mini dimensionals.

I have to admit, this stamp set is one of my favorites, who doesn't love yummy treats, and I'm sad that it's retiring at the end of the month (I'll be holding on to my stamp set for sure!) so I can continue sending sweet, carb-free, birthday greetings.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing as inspiration and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

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

Product List

Birthday Goodness Cling Stamp Set [149376]	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Mint Macaron 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Textile Ribbon [149480]	2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149617]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150882]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202]	Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155885]
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149569]	Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147283]	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Snips [103579]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #PCC381: Pedal to the Metal

Good morning!

While I know it's very easy to gravitate towards the flowery, feminine type cards we can't forget all the special guys in our lives (and since I'm in a house full of dudes that's especially true!)  The Pedal to the Metal stamp set (sadly retiring) is so fun and perfect for guy greetings so I decided to use it for this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge.

I started with Poppy Parade cardstock and then added the Crumb Cake cardfront with Basic Black cardstock.  On the cardfront I stamped on the background using the Artisan Textures stamp set (also retiring) using Crumb Cake ink.  I added a piece of Brights Designer Series Paper (in Poppy Parade of course) behind the stamped greeting to add that pop of color).

I stamped the buggy image in Momento Ink on Whisper White cardstock and then colored it in with Stampin' Blends, before cutting it out with the Stitched Shapes Dies.  I matted the die cut with a larger oval cut from the Layering Ovals Dies using Basic Gray cardstock before attaching it with dimensionals to the cardfront.

To finish off the card I added the greeting which was heat embossed in Whisper White on Basic Black cardstock and then added some Silver Metallic Pearls as the final touch.

Doesn't this card just make you want to go play in the mud and have a little fun?  I know we're all looking forward to getting back to a little adventure so this will have to do until we're all able to get out there again.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

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

Product List

Pedal To The Metal Cling Stamp Set [151591]	Artisan Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146573]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Layering Ovals Dies [151771]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallic Pearls [146282]	Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147275]	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147273]
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058]	Basic Black Light Stampin' Blends [147940]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601]	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149613]	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #338: Do the Impossible

Good morning!

As some of you know, one of the things I love to do (and is especially helping keep me sane right now) is exercise and especially running so when I saw the Do the Impossible stamp set I knew I had to have it!  Swimming, running, and cycling images are just what I need, along with some great messages.  I also thought that this set would be perfect for this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge.

I started with Granny Apple Green cardstock for the cardbase and then used Night of Navy cardstock as the mat for the Whisper White cardfront.  To create the cardfront I started by stamping different images from the Artisan Textures stamp set using Lovely Lipstick and Night of Navy ink, then embossed it with the Subtles 3D Embossing Folder, and finished by sponging all over it with Crumb Cake ink.

For the stamped image I stamped the runners in Momento Black ink on Whisper White cardstock before coloring it in with my Stampin' Blends and then cut it out with the Stitched Shapes Dies (and sponged around the edge with Crumb Cake cardstock).  This piece was attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.  A couple final details to finish off the card were some rhinestones place on the cardfront, a piece of Denim 3/8" Ribbon, and the greeting which was stamped on Crumb Cake cardstock and punched out with the Classic Label Punch and attached with dimensionals.

Right now we all need a little support and inspiration and this stamp set is perfect for that (I love it!!)  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing using this sketch challenge 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

Do The Impossible Cling Stamp Set [151660]	Artisan Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146573]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
3/8" (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon [149590]	Classic Label Punch [141491]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic Black Light Stampin' Blends [147940]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274]
Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144040]	Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149560]	Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606]	Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147281]	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147273]

Enjoy,

Diana