Casing The Catalog: Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies Stamp Set


I was inspired to create this card based on the sample in the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog using the Painted Poppies Stamp Set on page 28-29.  You can see the sample catalog page below.  I stamped the flowers in Black Memento Ink and colored in using Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Blends.

Card Details:
  • Old Olive Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • White Cardstock layer:  4 3/4"x 3 1/2" - embossed with Hive 3D Embossing Folder
  • The "sending a card instead of a text" sentiment is from the Flower Flowers Stamp Set
  • Stamped the greeting in Black Memento Ink on Daffodil Delight Cardstock and cut out using Stylish Shapes Dies
 



















Stampin' Up! Hues of Happiness Bundle in Balmy Blue


I used the Hues of Happiness Bundle to create this pretty Happy Birthday Card.  The bundle includes the Happiness Abounds Stamp Set with the coordinating Blossoming Happiness Dies.  I used Balmy Blue Blends and Daffodil Delight Blends to color in the flowers.

Card Details:
  • White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
  • White Cardstock layer:  5 1/2" x 4"
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock strip:  4" x 1 1/4" and embossed with Pretty Flowers 3D Embossing Folder
  • For the flowers, I stamped in Black Memento Ink and colored in with Balmy Blue Blends.  I colored the entire flower with Light Balmy Blue Blend and then outlined with the Balmy Blue Dark Blend

















 

2022-2024 In Color Celebrate with Sunflowers Thank You Cards


I'm sure you've seen the new 2022-2024 In Colors by now.  I used all 5 of the new In Colors with the Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set to create these thank you cards.

Card Details:
  • Cardstock card bases in each In Color:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
  • White Cardstock pieces:  4 1/4" x 4" - stamp the sunflower all over the cardstock piece and then cut on an angle (see photos below)
  • White Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4" - adhere your stamped pieces to the White Cardstock layer and stamp the "thanks a bunch sentiment" across the middle
  • I used a small hole punch to create the little dots by the greeting









 

Stamin' Up! Hues of Happiness Suite: Melon Mambo


I am in love with the Hues of Happiness Suite.  This is a new suite in the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  The Hues of Happiness Suite comes with the Happiness Abounds Bundle, Glossy Dots Assortment and the Hues of Happiness 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The Happiness Abounds Bundle includes the Happiness Abounds Stamp Set and the Blossoming Happiness Dies.

Card Details:
  • Melon Mambo Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • Hues of Happiness DSP strip:  5 1/2" x 1"
  • Flowers were cut from the Hues of Happiness DSP and popped up on the White Cardstock
  • White Carsick:  3 1/2" x 3 1/4" - trimmed on one side using the Blossoming Happiness Dies






















 

Happy Birthday with Stampin' Up! Art Gallery Stamp Set



I was playing around with the Art Gallery Stamp Set and came up with this beautiful birthday card.  I used Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party and Old Olive Ink.  You can see how I stamped and layer out the pieces below.

Card Details:
  • Pool Party Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • White Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4" - embossed with Macrame 3D Embossing Folder
  • Pool Party 6x6 DSP:  5 1/4" x 2"
  • The flowers are two-step stamping.  For the first layer, I stamped off with Flirty Flamingo Ink on the big flower and stamped off with Pool Party Ink on the smaller flowers









 












 

Heartfelt Goodbye For Now...

Thursday, December 5 Dear Stampin Friends & Customers, It’s been a pleasure sharing my crafty ideas with you over the last 20+ years. ...