Personally Yours

Sneak Peek 2021-2023 In Colors with Wild Rose Background Stamp

I thought it would be fun to make a card using the new 2021-2023 In Colors. I stamped five different sheets, each with a new in color using the Wild Rose Background Stamp. Then I cut strips measuring 3 1/2" x 7/8" and layered them on Vellum Cardstock which looks so pretty against the Smoky Slate Cardstock.

Details:

Smoky Slate Cardstock card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Vellum Cardstock: 5" x 3 3/4"
Each strip measures 3 1/2" x 7/8" (just under 1")

Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle - Subtles Designer Series Paper

Today's card was made using the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle which includes the Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set and the Sunflowers Dies. I used cardstock and designer series paper from the Subtles color family.

Details:

White Cardstock card base: 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2" and embossed using the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder
The top stencil layer of the sunflower was cut using Highland Heather Cardstock and Pear Pizzazz Cardstock
The layer underneath was cut using the Highland Heather DSP , Pear Pizzazz DSP and So Saffron DSP from the Subtles 6x6 Designer Series Pack
The 'Let's Celebrate You' sentiment was stamped on So Saffron Cardstock using Early Espresso Ink

Stampin' Up! NEW Annual Catalog and 2021-2023 In Colors

This is an exciting time to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Not only do we get a sneak peak at the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, but we get to pre-order and play with the new In Colors. Please contact me to get your copy of the NEW Annual Catalog.

Introducing the new 2021-2023 In Colors:

Organize It Friday - Tip #9: Die Cut Pieces

I love finding new ways to organize my stamping supplies... and I love sharing these tips with you.

This is my drawer of die cut pieces. When creating a card or project, I often try out different tags and layers. I keep the extra pieces I don't use in a draw for future projects. When I have time, I use my White Cardstock paper scraps to cut out more pieces and replenish. It's great to have a stash of die cut pieces ready for stamping... it's a huge time saver.

I store the die cut pieces in this clear acrylic make-up divider I purchased from Home Goods. It helps to separate the different shaped die cuts and sits perfectly in my desk draw.

Saying Good By to "Beautiful Friendship" Stamp Set

As much as I am happy to see the NEW Stampin' Up! 2021 Annual Catalog, it's always sad to see your favorite stamp sets retire. Today I am showcasing the Beautiful Friendship Stamp Set. This stamp set is on the Last Chance List... get it before it's gone.

Card samples from previous posts in 2019 and 2020...

Stampin With Scraps - Edges: True Love Designer Series Paper

So if you subscribe to my blog, you know I love making cards with scraps.. I call the series "Stampin With Scraps". The True Love Designer Series Paper has some amazing floral designs where you can cut out the flowers and color them in. But, some times you are left with scraps where the flowers are cut of on the edge of the paper (see below). So of course I can't throw them out... I used those edge pieces to make this 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" square card.

Details

Flowers were colored in using the Light Night of Navy Blend and the Light Old Olive Blend
White Cardstock card base: 4 1/2" x 9", scored at 4 1/2"
Old Olive Cardstock layer: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
White Cardstock layer: 4 1/8" x 4 1/8" - Flowers from the True Love DSP were popped up on the square for dimension
Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Art Gallery Stamp Set

Black & White With a Little Melon Mambo...

I am calling today's card "Black & White With a Little Melon Mambo". Just that little bit of color adds dimension to this black & white birthday card. I used the Painted Poppies Stamp Set for the flowers and the Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set for the 'Birthday Wishes' sentiment.