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Stampin’ Up Basket of Wishes with Pretty Kitty

Stampin’ Up Basket of Wishes with Pretty Kitty

A card for a friend that lives alone and her kitty just went to kitty heaven and she is very sad.

Inspiration for this card comes from TGIF Challenge  tgifc#181.  

The card base is Basic Black card stock cut 4-1/4 “ x 11”, scored at 5-1/2”.  The mat is Old Olive cut 5-1/4” x 4” and embossed using the Subtle Embossing Folder.  I truly find I use this embossing folder quite often.  It can be used for any occasion.   A 2-1/4” x 3-3/4” small panel was cut from a piece of the All is Bright DSP and adhered to the bottom of the Old Olive panel. 

A length of  5/8” Striped Burlap Trim is wrapped around the card where the All is Bright DSP and the Old Olive card stock meet.

A scalloped circle mat for the art piece is cut from a scrap of Merry Little Christmas DSP (retired) using Layering Circle Framelits. You can use any green for this mat.  I just happened to pick up this scrap.    The art piece was stamped on a piece of Whisper White card stock using Memento Black Ink, then cut using the Layering Circle Framelits.

The masking technique was used to stamp the kitty from Pretty Kitty in front of the basket.  First the kitty was stamped on the art panel and also on a piece of Removable Sticker Project Paper (to me it is removable label paper)  to make the mask.  The kitty was cut out and placed over the kitty stamped on the art piece, so when the basket was stamped it would not stamp on the kitty.

Coloring of the art piece was done by using Stampin’ Blends- Mango Medley, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and the Color Lifter.  A Cherry Cobbler Watercolor Pencil was used to color the bow on the kitty.  The Basic Pearl Jewels are colored with Cherry Cobbler and Olive Stampin’ Blends and then adhered to the art piece and the red All is Bright DSP panel. 

Some greenery was needed so I cut some leaves and buds from Old Olive and Whisper White card stock (can it be white greenery) Petals and More Thinlits was used to cut the greenery. This was adhered behind the mat for the art piece using Liquid Glue.

The greeting is from a Paper Pumpkin kit, (I save the stamp sets from my Paper Pumpkin) since I like the stamp set Around the Corner, I decided to make my own Around the Corner stamp by cutting the stamp with the greeting in two pieces, that way I could make it Around the Corner.

There is no inside sentiment as a note will be written to my friend letting her know I am thinking of her during the loss of her pet.

Thank you for stopping by today.  My hope is that you found something to encourage or inspire you in your creative endeavors.


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Stampin’ Up! Products Used In Making This Card

Basket Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set

Basket Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
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$17.00


Shining Star

Shining Star

A cute little card today made using the Little Twinkle Stamp Set.

I decided to play along with the Global Design Project

I started with a card base using Night of Navy Cardstock.  I adhered a panel from the Twinkle, Twinkle DSP  cut 5-1/4 x 4. I then cut another panel from the Twinkle, Twinkle DSP 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 and popped it on top of the first DSP mat.  Before I popped the 3 -3/4 x 3-3/4 mat, I added three squares cut 1-1/2 x 1-1/2. These were popped onto the 3-3/4 mat.  I decorated each square using designs cut from a piece of the Twinkle, Twinkle DSP. These designed were adhered to the 1-1/2 squares.  I used a few of the Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins on each square.

I wrapped a length of the Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon around the card and adhered it on the back with tape.  I then wrapped a length of the Petal Pink Metallic Ribbon over the Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon. I made a small bow and attached it with a glue dot.

   The inside sentiment is also from the Little Twinkle Stamp Set.  I stamped a sentiment on each panel of the card.

That’s it for today.  Hope you enjoy! Visit again.


Stampin’ Up has an amazing joining promotion during July!  During this promotion, new demonstrators will receive a FREE assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads of their choice with their Starter Kit!  The Starter Kit is just $99+ applicable taxes and you get to choose $125 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise.  Your Starter Kit ships for free!!  July will be the perfect time to join.  No pressure ever.  If you decide you do not want to be a demonstrator that fine with the company, they will never harass you to sell anything.  That’s over $192 in products for $99.  Why not give it a try?


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Celebrate Summer

Celebrate Summer

Welcome! Here it is  the second Tuesday of July and time for:

We are celebrating summer as our theme for July.  Can you believe it is July already.   It is 168 days from today until Christmas Day.  Better start making Christmas cards.

  1. Stamp Sets: High Tide and Lily Pad Lake and the April Paper Pumpkin stamps.
  2. Paper: Pacific Point for the base, Real Red for the mat, Whisper White for the art piece.
  3. Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight.
  4. The Real Red mat was adhered onto the Pacific Point base at an angle using  Liquid Glue.
  5. The art piece was popped at an angle onto the Real Red mat using Stampin Dimensionals.
  6. The star fish are from the April Paper Pumpkin.

The inside sentiment was matted on a panel of Real Red.  The sentiment is from Verve Stamps, business now closed.  The tiny stamps used in the corner to give the inside a bit of color is from the April Paper Pumpkin also.

 

Thank you so much for visiting today. Hope  you enjoyed seeing my card!  Have fun as you hop on over to visit the rest of the Krew’s blogs and see what a bunch of talented ladies they are. It will be worth your while. Clicking on the  “Next” button will take you to Mary Deatherage  and the”Previous” button will take you to Sue Prather . You can also click on the individual names.

 

  1. Jaimie Babarczy 
  2. Karen Finkle 
  3. Sue Prather 
  4. Shirley Gentry 
  5. Mary Deatherage 
  6. Nanette Tracy 
  7. Julie Johnston 
  8. Amy Koenders 

Stampin’ Up has an amazing joining promotion during July!  During this promotion, new demonstrators will receive a FREE assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads of their choice with their Starter Kit!  The Starter Kit is just $99+ applicable taxes and you get to choose $125 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise.  Your Starter Kit ships for free!!  July will be the perfect time to join.  No pressure ever.  If you decide you do not want to be a demonstrator that fine with the company, they will never harass you to sell anything.  That’s over $192 in products for $99.  Why not give it a try?

Promotion Dates: July 1–31, 2018

Details

  • Free assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads available only to new demonstrators who submit applications within promotion dates.
  • Each Stampin’ Pad Family is an assortment of 10 coordinating ink pads from one of the following color collections: Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles, and 2017–2020 In Colors.
  • The 2017–2020 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pads bundle (item 150289) is exclusive to this promotion and includes all colors in both the 2017–2019 In Colors as well as those in the 2018–2020 In Colors.
  • The Neutrals assortment does not include the three Basic colors: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Whisper White.

If you have questions give me a call, I am glad to help.  Give us a try, I know you will be as delighted as I was.  Happy Stamp

Admit it: We just love gorgeous Designer Series Paper! By popular demand, we are bringing back an incredible offer on Designer Series Paper: You can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during July! This sale includes select Designer Series Paper from the annual catalog (see list below). So take advantage of this excellent opportunity to stock up on this pretty paper!

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE PRICE (USD)
146338 Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146284 Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146921 Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146902 Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146897 Best Route Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146913 Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146331 Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146289 Garden Impressions 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00
146916 Tropical Escape 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00
144177 Wood Textures 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00

Samples of the Designer Series Paper that is on the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Sale 

Product List


 


Did you make it this far, if so have a blessed day and stay cool, it’s hot out there!

 

Hello- Love What You Do!

Hello- Love What You Do!

Welcome! Happy Monday,

I tried a new technique for me, I wanted to see how it looked and how it would turn out. I ended up being pleased with the results. I drew inspiration for today’s card from the Global Design Project .  I also found inspiration from WWC177-Charlotte’s Feminine “Anything Goes” Challenge.


The card base is Fresh Fig.  I have double matted using Mint Macaron and Grapefruit Grove. For the art piece I cut a piece of watercolor paper 3 x 3-3/4.  I use a stamping block ( you can see it in the picture above). I pressed it lightly on the Mint Macaron stamp pad and then stamped on the watercolor paper.  I stamped, then stamped again without re-inking. The lines on the stamping block gave even more dimension to the piece.  

I then stamp using Memento Black Ink and the Love What You Do Stamp Set to stamp the flowers on the Mint Macaron piece.  I colored the flowers using Grapefruit Grove Stampin Pad and a Blender Pen.The flowers appear to have tiny dots all through them and this is from stamping on the Mint Macaron background. I wrapped three strands of the Nature’s Twine around the card and tied a knot.

I did not put a sentiment inside, just stamped the flowers from the Love What You Do Stamp Set and colored. I left it blank except the flowers so a note could be written.

That’s all for today.  Hope you enjoyed seeing my card.


tampin’ Up has an amazing joining promotion during July!  During this promotion, new demonstrators will receive a FREE assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads of their choice with their Starter Kit!  The Starter Kit is just $99+ applicable taxes and you get to choose $125 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise.  Your Starter Kit ships for free!!

Promotion Dates: July 1–31, 2018

Details

  • Free assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads available only to new demonstrators who submit applications within promotion dates.
  • Each Stampin’ Pad Family is an assortment of 10 coordinating ink pads from one of the following color collections: Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles, and 2017–2020 In Colors.
  • The 2017–2020 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pads bundle (item 150289) is exclusive to this promotion and includes all colors in both the 2017–2019 In Colors as well as those in the 2018–2020 In Colors.
  • The Neutrals assortment does not include the three Basic colors: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Whisper White.

If you have questions give me a call, I am glad to help.  Give us a try, I know you will be as delighted as I was.  Happy Stampin’!

 



Admit it: We just love gorgeous Designer Series Paper! By popular demand, we are bringing back an incredible offer on Designer Series Paper: You can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during July! This sale includes select Designer Series Paper from the annual catalog (see list below). So take advantage of this excellent opportunity to stock up on this pretty paper!

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE PRICE (USD)
146338 Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146284 Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146921 Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146902 Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146897 Best Route Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146913 Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146331 Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146289 Garden Impressions 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00
146916 Tropical Escape 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00
144177 Wood Textures 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00

 
Samples of the Designer Series Paper that is on the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Sale 


Products Used Making This Card

 




 

 Have a blessed day!

Garden Impressions/Delightful Daisy

Garden Impressions/Delightful Daisy

I am playing with two challenges today.  Color Throwdown ctd500 and  Freshly Made Sketches

 

 

Whisper White card base with a Whisper White mat.  Two corners are matted with a panel of the Garden Impressions DSP.

The art piece is stamped using the Delightful Daisy Stamp Set between the two  corners that are matted with the Garden Impression DSP. I stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored using So Saffron and Blushing Bride Stampin Inks and a Blender Pen.

The greeting on the front is from Teeny Tiny Wishes (retired).

I also matted the corners of the inside panel with the Garden Impressions DSP. The sentiment is from Verve, I believe.

 

Now that’s it for today.  Hope you enjoyed my simple and easy card.  Visit Again.


Stampin’ Up has an amazing joining promotion during July!  During this promotion, new demonstrators will receive a FREE assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads of their choice with their Starter Kit!  The Starter Kit is just $99+ applicable taxes and you get to choose $125 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise.  Your Starter Kit ships for free!!

Promotion Dates: July 1–31, 2018

Details

  • Free assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads available only to new demonstrators who submit applications within promotion dates.
  • Each Stampin’ Pad Family is an assortment of 10 coordinating ink pads from one of the following color collections: Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles, and 2017–2020 In Colors.
  • The 2017–2020 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pads bundle (item 150289) is exclusive to this promotion and includes all colors in both the 2017–2019 In Colors as well as those in the 2018–2020 In Colors.
  • The Neutrals assortment does not include the three Basic colors: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Whisper White.

If you have questions give me a call, I am glad to help.  Give us a try, I know you will be as delighted as I was.  Happy Stampin’!


Have A Blessed Day!  Please visit again!