Seasonal Beach

 

I loved the idea Sara Hicks Stuart used with the deck chairs and a heart for an anniversary card, so wanted to make one for myself. Thanks Sarah for your inspiration.

I used the palm tree designer series paper from the 'Beach Boardwalk' DSP pack.

The deck chairs are from the 'Seasonal Layers' dies.

The heart is from the 'Hearts and Hugs' dies.

The grass (under the chairs) are from the 'Palms' dies.

I used Wink of Stella for the heart to make it shine.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp sets - Elegantly Said

Ink - Memento

Paper - Beach Boardwalk DSP, Pool Party, Lemon Lolly, Real Red, Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Palms dies, Hearts & Hugs dies, Seasonal Layers dies, Wink of Stella

Elegant Bloom

 

I fell in love with Linda Bauwin's card using the 'Corner in Bloom' stamp set. She created a frame with the flower stamps in opposite corners, but added a dash-dot line to create the faux frame. She also colored in the frame to emphasize the frame. So Cool! Thanks Linda for your inspiration!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp sets - Corner In Bloom, Elegantly Said

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Petal Pink, Highland Heather, Shaded Spruce), Stampin' Write Marker (Black)

Paper - Highland Heather, Basic Black, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Pearl Trio, Wink of Stella

Elegant Island

 

I really liked Rachel Tessman's card (found on Pinterest), so I thought to create one for myself. I wanted to use the Copper Clay color... and since it was going to my husband for our anniversary... I wanted a masculine look to it. I used the color combo of Shaded Spruce along with the Copper Clay. Not my normal color scheme, but the colors were perfect for each other. 

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the banana leaves to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp sets - Island Vibes, Elegantly Said

Ink - Shaded Spruce

Paper - Shaded Spruce, Copper Clay, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Hippo and Friends dies, Stitched Nested Labels dies, Copper Clay Textured Ribbon, dimensionals

Artfully Autumn

 

I took inspiration from Mikaela Titheridge's card (found on Pinterest)... Loved the look of the die-cut in the background of the piece! Thanks Mikaela!

I changed a few things to make the card my own, but wanted to show where I saw my inspiration.

I used the Rectangle Stitched dies for the sentiment and background piece. I adjusted the die to make it smaller to fit the sentiment stamp I had. The 'pinking' die is from the 'Tropical Layers' dies.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the flowers and berries.

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Stamp sets - Fond of Autumn, Elegantly Said (sentiment)

Ink - Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Stampin' Blends (Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Petal Pink, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Soft Sea Foam, Wild Wheat)

Paper - Sahara Sand, Misty Moonlight, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Tropical Layers dies, Autumn Bouquet dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Wink of Stella, dimensionals

Elegant Poppy

 

My brother and his wife will be celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary! Congratulations!

I wanted to give them an elegant card, but I was so frustrated with my outcomes. I made two before scrapping them and starting over. 

I chose to utilize the 'Poppy Moments' dies. In which, a die-cut outline is placed over the die-cut shape of a different color. Here, I chose a monochromatic card of Sahara Sand and Basic White. A tip I've learn is to use the adhesive sheets when working with really intricate dies like this one.

(Place the adhesive sheet on your cardstock before running it through the Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, then adhere to the die-cut shape after peeling off the second backing.)

I used 'Wink of Stella on the flower petals to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets- Elegantly Said, Rose Wonder, Sweet Conversations

Ink - Sahara Sand

Paper - Sahara Sand, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Rose Garden dies, Poppy Moments dies, Stone Embossing Folder

Growing Blooms

 

A cute Thank You card for my brother and his wife for hosting Easter again this year. It's a lot of hard work... and with two kids to deal with, plus health issues that are concerning.... I just wanted to share with them our appreciation!

I chose soft colors - Easter colors for my card.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Bloom & Grow, Elegantly Said

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Highland Heather, Pale Papaya, So Saffron, Soft Sea Foam, Crumb Cake)

Paper - Highland Heather, Basic White, Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing Folder, Budding Blooms dies, Detailed Bands dies, glue dots

True Love

 

Thanks so much for your inspiration Laura Milligan... I designed a card using the 'True Love' DSP (even the flowers are the DSP not a stamp). I changed mine up a bit to make it my own.

I used Watercolor pencils and an AquaPainter to color in the flowers and leaves. I let it completely dry before attaching it to the card. Also... I added a touch of 'Wink of Stella' to the petals to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp set - Elegantly Said

Ink - Memento

Paper - True Love DSP, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Basic White

Accessories - Wink of Stella, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Watercolor Pencils, Aqua Painter

Elegantly Tropical

 

For my hubby on our 19th wedding anniversary! I would be so lost without you in my world! I love you! Since we've decided NOT to go to Hawaii this year for our anniversary.... I thought I'd bring a little tropical feel to us here at home.

Thanks for celebrating with us!

Stamp sets used - Elegantly Said, Tropical Chic

Ink - Garden Green, Soft Sea Foam, Old Olive, Coastal Cabana

Paper - Soft Sea Foam, Coastal Cabana, Basic White

Accessories - Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Tropical dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, dimensionals, glue dots

Said Succulents

 

Creating this card took a bit of time, as it was hard to choose paper colors to match the copper and silver within this DSP from 'Simply Elegant' Specialty Designer Series Paper. But, in the end, I persevered and came up with Smoky Slate and Cinnamon Cider to pair with this paper.

I used the 'Potted Succulents' dies for the label, and the words are from the 'Elegantly Said' stamp set.

I used a stylus around the edge of the die-cut shape to make the label 'pop'.

Thanks for taking a look.

Stamp Set- Elegantly Said

Ink - Memento

Paper - Cinnamon Cider, Smoky Slate, Simply Elegant Specialty DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Potted Succulents dies, glue dots, Stampin' Trimmer, Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, Silver Metallic Ribbon

  

Elegant Dahlias

 

Playing with one of my newest stamp sets - Delicate Dahlias. This can be purchased for free during the August to September 2021 Sale-A-Bration promotion. All that's needed to get this set of free is to make a $50 Stampin' Up! purchase. Can't go wrong with free!

I used one of the stamps for the background detail all around the edges. I used a different stamp for the flower on the focal piece. The sentiment is from the 'Elegantly Said' stamp set... as I wanted it to be a birthday card.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Delicate Dahlias, Elegantly Said

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Memento

Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Basic White

Accessories - Basic Black Baker's Twine

Elegant Succulents

 

I've wanted to try this layout for a while now, with the focal piece being in the upper-right hand side of the card. I chose the 'Simply Succulents'  stamp set, but chose to use the 'Springtime Joy' basket stamp instead of the pot that went with the succulents set.

I paired it with the 'Painted Autumn' DSP. I added a 'Wink of Stella' to make the petals on the succulents sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Sets - Simply Succulents, Elegantly Said, Springtime Joy

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Blackberry Bliss, Soft Succulent, Color Lifter)

Paper - Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Painted Autumn DSP

Accessories - scissors, paper trimmer, Wink of Stella, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Very Vanilla satin Ribbon, glue dots

Elegant Moments

 

Just purchased the new 'Elegantly Said" stamp set and the coordinating 'Simply Elegant' Designer Series Paper (DSP). When I saw Kay Kalthoff's card on Pinterest.... I saved it! I'm so glad I did, cuz I was struggling to create a sympathy card for a family that lost their precious daughter. She was a friend to me as well, so I wanted to create something elegant. Thanks Kay for your inspiration!

I stamped the scroll image on the corners of the base cardstock.

The focal piece measures 3" x 4.25", and I matted that in Basic Black.

The 'Tasteful Labels' die was run through the Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, and then I used a stylus around the edge of the die (backside) to create the 'pop' that you see along the edges.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp Set - Elegantly Said, Peaceful Moments

Ink - Memento

Paper - Basic White, Basic Black, Simply Elegant DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Tasteful Labels dies, stylus,