Timeless Numbers

My Uncle reached a milestone today, and turned 70! I wanted a card to reflect his milestone, but be a bit more masculine. When I found Gill Prescott's card on Pinterest.... I knew I could make something similar to honor his special day. Thanks Gill for your inspiration!

I paired the 'Little Numbers' dies with the sentiment from 'Timeless Tropical'. Can you get a more perfect sentiment? 

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Stamp Set - Timeless Tropical

Ink - Blueberry Bushel

Paper - Balmy Blue, Lemon-Lime Twist, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Little Numbers dies, Smooth Sailing dies, Lemon-Lime Twist Organdy Ribbon, Blueberry Bushel Grosgrain Ribbon, glue dot

Little Trees

 

I was inspired by "Gina K" (Theresa Momber) card which I saw on Pinterest.  I used stamps that I had in order to create a card that was similar, yet... changed many things to make it my own.  Thanks Theresa for your inspiration.

I used the palm tree from the 'Totally Trees' stamp set. I bent the stamps to create a curve on my trunks. The foundation for my trees is from the 'Snow Front' stamp set. The sentiment is from the 'Little Ladybugs' stamp set. 

I used a circle die to create a mask for the sun and used sponge daubers to create the sun.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp Sets - Totally Trees, Snow Front, Little Ladybugs

Ink - Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight

Paper - Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories - scrap paper, Linen Thread, Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, dimensionals, Circles Collection dies

 

Sailing High

 

What a cute card (right) from Priscilla's Papercrafts blog (found on Pinterest)! I just needed to create one of my own using the stamps and papers I had to make it my own.

Now, this card did take many different stamp sets to achieve.

Sailing Home for the ships.... along with the coordinating 'Smooth Sailing' dies.

Colorful Seasons for the drink... along with the coordinating 'Seasonal Layers' dies for the chair.

High Tide for the ocean waves.

Artisan Textures for the grains of sand.

Bonanza Buddies for the sentiment.

I used a sponge roller to layer the background color with Coastal Cabana. Then, with the 'High Tide' stamp.... I first inked my stamp, then stamped off on a scrap piece of paper, then stamped onto the cardstock over the roller layer.

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Stamp Sets - Sailing Home, High Tide, Colorful Seasons, Bonanza Buddies, Artisan Textures

Ink - Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Pineapple Punch, Stampin' Blends (Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green)

Paper - Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Smooth Sailing dies, Seasonal Layers dies, dimensionals, glue dots

 

 

Peaceful Blooms

I saw this color combo (Cherry Cobbler/Pumpkin Pie) for flowers on pinterest, so had to try it out with a floral stamp set that I own. This one is 'Birthday Blooms".  I paired this stamp set with the 'Peaceful Moments' sentiment stamp.

Thanks for taking a closer look.

Stamp sets - Peaceful Moments, Birthday Blooms
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Mossy Meadow)
Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories - Red Grosgrain Ribbon (non-SU)

 

SD Grad

For a San Diego State University graduate! Black and Red are their colors, so that'w what I went with for her card.

The images and words were competed using my digital software - My Memories Suite, and printed on Whisper White cardstock, Then finished the traditional way.

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Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Embellishments - ConGRADulations (diploma - SU); Beat the Blahs (flower - MMS); Nature Hike (flower - COD); Ribbon Flowers (AWS)

Stamp Brush Set - Grad Party (hat - SU)

Font - Bradley Hand ITC

Paper - Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Layered Leaves embossing folder

Ewe Happiness

I got to play with my 1 year old niece, so thought I'd give her a card showing her how much I love her! I should really do this for all my nieces and nephews! They're all so very special to me! Ellie IS the youngest though. (wink)

I tried out the new stamp set 'Hippo Happiness'. What cute images! Love it! I know Ellie will love them too!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Hippo Happiness

Ink - Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Gray Granite

Paper - Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Gray Granite, Melon Mambo DSP

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Layering Squares dies, Melon Mambo Taffeta Ribbon, dimensionals

Notions of the Sea

 

I really enjoy seeing Stampin' Up! cards on Pinterest! There are so many variations for each stamp set that Stampin' Up! showcases. Stampers everywhere are so very talented. Like, Sandy Van Meter with her card on the right! I changed the colors to make it my own, but wanted to give credit to Sandy! Thanks Sandy for your inspiration!

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Stamp sets - Seaside Notions, Sea of Textures

Ink - Pacific Point, Crumb Cake

Paper - Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Mint Macaron, Granny Apple Green

Accessories - Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Under the Sea dies, Linen Thread

 

Best View

What a more perfect stamp set! When the new 'Seaside View' set came out.... I knew that I had to get it for my Dad. He just finished making Adirondack chairs for him and his wife (along with one for my littlest niece too)! My Dad is always making projects and working hard. Therefore, the  quote from the set is also very apt "Hope You Have a Relaxing Day!". See, perfect!

I did pair this set with the sentiment from 'Best Year' which is also a new stamp set from the 2020-20121 catalog from Stampin' Up!

I colored in the images using Stampin' Blends markers.

Thanks for dropping by! AND.... Happy Father's Day to all the Father's and Father-figures out there!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Seaside View, Best Year

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Seaside Spray)

Paper - Seaside Spray, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Accessories - scissors

Geared Sailing

Father's should be pillars of their families.... a light shining for their children to draw near. I decided to use the lighthouse within the 'Sailing Home' stamp set for my Father's Day cards to both my father and father-in-law.

The stone background represents their hard exterior to stand up to any storm that follows. Both my dad and father-in-law emulate that. I love them both very much!

Happy Father's Day!

Stamp sets - Geared Up Garage, Sailing Home
Ink - Blueberry Bushel
Paper - Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White, Smoky Slate
Accessories - scissors, dimensionals, Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Garage Gears dies, Stone embossing folder

 

Artisan Celebration

 

I wanted a card for my nephew (my godson) who loves 'League of Legends'. He IS a gamer, so when I saw Carolynn Sander's card... I knew I was making one for my nephew too.  I did change mine up a bit to make it my own, but wanted to thank Carolynn for her inspiration!

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Stamp set - Artisan Textures, Remembering Your Birthday, Epic Celebrations
Ink - Memento, So Saffron, Stampin' Blends (Smoky Slate, Gray Granite, So Saffron)
Paper - So Saffron, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories - Black Twine, Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Stone embossing folder

 

Petal Moments

 

When I saw Sharon Burkert's card (on the right) on Pinterest, I just knew I had to create on for myself. As you can see, I changed a few things to make it my own.... different tag...changed the background up a bit too. I used similar colors as well. Thanks Sharon!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp set - Peaceful Moments
Ink - Memento
Paper - Calypso Coral, Basic Black, Petal Passion DSP, Whisper White, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Grapefruit Grove
Accessories - Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Poppy Moments dies, Apothecary Accents dies, dimensionals

Banded Stone

 

I fell in love with Kristi Gray's card layout (right), so wanted to create one of my own (left). However, I chose to change up my flower color. I used inspiration from pinterest again.... this time from Wendy Canford. Her color combo was "Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight". Thanks ladies for your inspiration and creativity!

The coordinating 'Detailed Bands' dies, make quick work of cutting out the flowers, leaves and intricate band.

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Stamp set - Band Together, Wonderful Moments

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade)

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Detailed Bands dies, Stone Embossing Folder, glue dots, Daffodil Delight Organdy Ribbon

Baby Sympathy

I wanted to show my concern and support for my Godson's wife who just recently had a miscarriage. Most sympathy cards I've made are for people of elderly that have passed on. This is the first where it was a miscarriage. I chose the 'Wonderful Moments' stamp set with the pregnant woman because we remember that that baby was a precious child and already loved by the family. Such sorrow and pain from losing such a lovely blessing.

I hope this little gesture brings comfort and support to them as they grieve. HUGS to all the mother's who have had miscarriages.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Wonderful Moments, Peaceful Moments

Ink - Smoky Slate, Memento

Paper - Whisper White, Gray Granite

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing folder, Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, glue dots, Beautiful Wings embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones

Planks in the Air

My cousin just moved into their new home... such an exciting time for them. I used an oldie but goodie stamp set 'Up in the Air' which was a hostess set back in 2012 (I think). I paired it with the 'Pinewood Planks' embossing folder. Kinda looks like wood on a house - right? 

I colored in the image using Stampin' Blends markers. Cherry Cobbler, Balmy Blue and Old Olive.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Up in the Air

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Cherry Cobbler, Balmy Blue, Old Olive)

Paper - Blamy Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Pinewood Planks embossing folder, Early Espresso Stitched Ribbon.

Playhouse Mail

My niece just received a new playhouse, which has a slot for mail. As a card sender.... I felt she needed cool mail for her new home.  So, I made some 2.5x3.5 cards w/envelopes for her. I even found a cool "stamp" embellishment to use on the front of the envelopes! Too cool!

For the inside cards, measuring 2.75x 3.75,  I just used a single piece of cardstock and matted them once. Perfect for little hands! I even made a bill for her home! lol! The parents were laughing. 

I used the envelope punch board to create the envelopes. The sheet of paper was 5.5x5.5 to start, and I just followed the numbers on the board to create the score lines and the punch lines. 

Here's a look at Eleanor and her new home:

Such a cutie!

Supplies Used:

Envelope Punch Board

Paper - Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Real Red, Petal Pink, Garden Green, Delightful Daisy DSP

Painted Bonanza

Even though it's May, I wanted to create a sunflower card for my niece who loves sunflowers. I mean... loves them so much, she has a tattoo of one on her arm.

So, I brought out my retired 'Painted Autumn' DSP (Designer Series Paper) and filled a piece for the bottom background. For the single sunflower, I cut one out of the DSP. I know.... a lot of turns with the scissors, but worth it!

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp Set - Bonanza Buddies
Ink - Early Espresso
Paper - Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Painted Autumn DSP
Accessories - Scissors, Daffodil Delight Organdy Ribbon