Painted Pines

With each stamp set I purchase, I sometimes look to see if there's an unusual way to use the stamp/image/shape. With the 'Christmas Pines' stamp set... you would think that you could only use it for pinecones. Well, I noticed that the image sort of looked like a pineapple too. So, I thought to make a cute card using the image as a pineapple.

For the greenery for the pineapple, I used the leaf stamp in the 'Painted Harvest' stamp set.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Christmas Pines, Painted Harvest, Birthday Banners
Ink - Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green
Paper - Pineapple Punch, Whisper White, Nature's Poem DSP
Accessories - Big Shot, Pretty Pines Thinlits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, dimensionals, Stitched Square Framelits (non-SU)

 

Punch Bouquet

For my niece who is turning sweet 16 this year! What a beautiful lady you've become! I felt that a bouquet of flowers were perfect for her sweet 16th birthday!

I used the 'Beautiful Bouquet' stamp set with it's coordinating 'Bouquet Bunch' Framelits. Such a versatile set with many combinations to try!

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Beautiful Bouquet
Ink - Crumb Cake, Highland Heather, Pineapple Punch, Granny Apple Green, Grapefruit Groove
Paper - Highland Heather, Pineapple Punch, Whisper White
Accessories - Big Shot, Bouquet Bunch Framelits, glue dots

Baby Shower Tags & Corsage

My brother, Dan, and his wife, Tracy, are expecting their first child (due April 3rd)! We are so excited to have Eleanor (Ellie) join our family! This past weekend we enjoyed their baby shower. I was tasked to create a corsage and tie for the parents-to-be.

 

I used my digital software to create the images and printed them on Whisper White cardstock. The white rosette and ribbons were purchased at Joann store.

I was also tasked to create tags for the party favors that were given out during the shower. I had to create 75 of these beauties!

The tags were again created within my digital software (My Memories Suite). Once, printed on Whisper White cardstock... I used my stitched heart shaped die-cut to cut them out. I die-cut a larger heart in Powder Pink for the mat. The tulle for the bow and string was purchased again at Joann fabrics.

The shower was a hit!

Congratulations to Dan and Tracy! We can't wait to welcome Eleanor to the family!

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TicTacToe

 

When I saw Jody Morrow's TicTacToe card.... it was so cute, I had to create one for myself (well... for my Husband). Thanks Jody for your inspiration!

I created the tic-tac-toe piece within my digital software (My Memories Suite). Just lines, text and a heart shape. Then, I printed it out on white cardstock. I matted the piece with the 'Layering Squares' framelits in Black.  For the textured background, I used the 'Houndstooth' TIEF.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite

Stamp Set - Meant To Be

Ink - Memento

Paper - Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Basic Black Shimmer Ribbon, Real Red Enamel Shapes (heart), dimensionals

Special Artist

 

What a cute idea that Tammy Shaia had using the die-cut on the top layer and using a designer series paper underneath.  I chose similar colors to hers.... yet, I changed mine up a bit to make it my own creation.  Thanks Tammy for your inspiration!

I chose the 'Perfectly Artistic' DSP (Designer Series Paper) underneath the die-cut flower piece... which is also the mat for the focal piece too.

I chose to use the frame within the 'Stylish Stems' framelits that went with the floral die-cut I used. These framelits coordinate with the 'Special Reason' stamp set... which I had used to create the leaves.

The sentiment is from the 'Beautiful Bouquet' stamp set.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Special Reason, Beautiful Bouquet

Ink - Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive

Paper - Pear Pizzazz, Perfectly Artistic DSP, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Stylish Stems framelits, dimensionals

 

Thoughtful Pals

My brother-in-law is in awe of platypus', so I just had to purchase the 'Postcard Pals' stamp set which has a platypus in it.

I colored in the image using my Stampin' Blends. Love those markers.

I also used some retired products for this card.... the striped paper and the stitched ribbon. Gotta love using your stash of supplies!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Postcard Pals, Thoughtful Banners
Ink - Memento, Soft Suede, Stampin' Blends (Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy)
Paper - Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Pacific Point DSP
Accessories - Duet Banner Punch, dimensionals, Daffodil Delight stitched ribbon

Blended Blossom

 

Ever since I saw Paula Dobson's card... I wanted to try creating a similar card. Now, I wasn't happy with the alcohol markers prior to Stampin' Blends. The Stampin' Blends markers make blending and coloring a snap!

I chose the color combo of Poppy Parade/Basic Gray/White for my card. It looks like Paula used Calypso Coral for hers.

I decided that I wanted to have an embossed background, so I used the 'Layered Leaves' DTIEF.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Blended Bloom, Birthday Blossoms

Ink - Basic Gray, Poppy Parade, Stampin' Blends (light Poppy Parade)

Paper - Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Layered Leaves DTIEF, scissors

 

Beautiful Moments

For my sister-in-law (and brother) who are expecting their first child. Looking forward to seeing the little girl who will join our big family!!!

As we know the new baby will be a girl.... I wanted to use pink for my card. The new 'Wonderful Moments' stamp set is a great set to have if you have weddings, baby showers and even birthdays!

I used the Stampin' Blends to color in the image.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used
Stamp Sets - Wonderful Moments
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, Ivory)
Paper - Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Highland Heather, So Saffron
Accessories - Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Stitched Square Framelits (non-SU), Stitched flower Framelits (non-SU), Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Vases Layered

I needed a Thank You note... and wanted to use a color combo that I have not tried yet.  This color combo of Merry Merlot/Mint Macaron/Pear Pizzazz.

At first I was a bit intimidated by the colors... as they are not ones I usually use together. But as I played with the colors together.... and adding the additional Black.... everything came together well.

The only part that I used Pear Pizzazz on is the leaves for the flowers in the vase.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Vibrant Vases, Varied Vases (sentiment)
Ink - Merry Merlot, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Stampin Blends (Mint Macaron), Gray Granite, Memento
Paper - Merry Merlot, Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories - Big Shot, Layered Leaves DTIEF, dimensionals, Wink of Stella, Basic Black Shimmer Ribbon

 

Express Petals

 

I saw Sara Hoogendorn's card on Pinterest, and liked the layout and colors. So, I created something similar with the stamps/embossing folders that I had.

The flower is from the 'Peaceful Petals' stamp set. It's a single flower, so I stamped the flower toward the bottom first. Then, with a scrap piece of paper... I covered it up, so I could stamp the flower toward the top. This technique is called 'masking'.... where you cover up a portion of the image, so you can stamp around it to make it look like it's behind the other image. Cool - huh!

I colored in the image with my Stampin' Blends (Pool Party, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive).

Thanks for taking a closer look.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Peaceful Petals, Express Yourself

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pool Party, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Layered Leaves DTIEF, Basic Black Shimmer Ribbon

 

Wonderful Sea

 

When I saw Lauren Alarid's creation, I just knew I had to create one similar. Such great inspiration Lauren...Thanks!

I chose to use the 'Artisan Textures' stamp set along with the 'Sea of Textures' stamp set to create my background piece of sea. The colors I used are: Soft Sea Foam, Mint Macaron, and Tranquil Tide.

The die-cut pieces are from the 'Under the Sea' framelits set.

Also, I used the 'Wonderful Moments' stamp set for the sentiment.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Artisan Textures, Sea of Textures, Wonderful Moments

Ink - Soft Sea Foam, Mint Macaron, Tranquil Tide

Paper - Crumb Cake, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White, Very Vanilla

Accessories - Big Shot, Under the Sea framelits

 

Tropical Pals

This stamp set, "Postcard Pals", is such a cute set to work with, and it's perfect for my niece. I paired it with the 'Tropical Pals' stamp set to add detail to the bottom of the card.

I used my Stampin' Blends markers to color in the image. I love coloring with them as they don't show coloring marks as it blends smooth.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Postcard Pals, Tropical Chic
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pineapple Punch, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Poppy Parade)
Paper - Highland Heather, Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories - Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, glue dots

 

Wonderful Sea

Working with one of my new stamp sets "Sea of Textures" and it's coordinating framelits "Under the Sea" for this card.  I decided to go with a gray octopus...many that I've seen (on Pinterest and elsewhere) have been blue (which is totally fine!). I paired the gray with Tranquil Tide background to create a deep sea cover. I used Granny Apple Green, Grapefruit Groove and Gorgeous Grape for the coral.

I added Glitter Epoxy Shapes around the octopus to have him appear as if he's in water too. Cool!

Thanks for plunging in!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Sea of Textures, Wonderful Moments
Ink - Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Grapefruit Groove
Paper - Tranquil Tide, Basic Gray, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape, Grapefruit Groove, Whisper White
Accessories - dimensionals, Big Shot, Precision Plate, Die Brush, Under the Sea Framelits, Glitter Epoxy Shapes

 

Smoky Blooms

I decided to use non-traditional colors to color in the stamped image here. When you think of flowers... it's usually green for the leaves and some floral color of yellow, orange, red, purple...and so on.  I've chosen a patriotic theme.... red, blue and grey (or in this case -- Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate).  I really like this color combo!

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set- Birthday Blooms
Ink - Black Staz-on, Stampin' Blends (Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate)
Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Healing Roots

I needed a masculine Get Well card for my Uncle who is recovering after gall bladder/stone removal surgery. I wanted to use the 'Healing Hugs' sentiment, but wasn't too sure about the other stamps for a masculine feel. So, I paired the sentiments with the 'Rooted in Nature' stamp set... and the Layered Leaves' DTIEF.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Rooted In Nature, Healing Hugs
Ink- Early Espresso, Old Olive
Paper - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Whisper White
Accessories - Big Shot, Layered Leaves DTIEF, Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon