Building Block Card featuring Stampin' Up Cool Kid stamp set

Here is another Stampin' Divas Fancy Fold swap card.  This adorable card was made by Anne Marie Hile at Stampin Ann

This Building Block card stars the Cool Kid stamp set, Word Bubble Framelits and my favorite Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper.

Stamping Supplies:
Stamps:  Cool Kid, Just Sayin' (word bubble frame), Many Thanks - I'm stumped, I don't know which set that belongs to.
Colors:  Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Accessories:  Basic Pearls, Natural Chevron Ribbon, Retro Fresh Washi Tape, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper, Word Bubble Framelits, Arrows TIEF.

I am sure it is no surprise to you that Anne Marie Hile is on various Design Teams and wins challenges so be sure to check out her blog.

Happy Stamping,

Stampin Up Happy Watercolor stamp set - a new favorite

I promised I would show you the card I used for my Sale-A-Bration workshop.  It showcases the Happy Watercolor stamp set, Tea Lace Paper Doilies and White Stampin Chalk Marker
 
The first version features a Gold Embossed Tea Lace Paper Doily.  The flowers are stamped with Black StazOn ink and colored with a White Stampin Chalk Marker.  The card is accented with the polka dot washi tape from the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape set.  I used the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder to add texture to the Coastal Cabana layer.

 Some people prefer a simpler card or just like a different look, so I offered an option with a plain Tea Lace Paper Doily.  There are 3 designs in the set of Watercolor Wonder Washi tape, so I showed the stripe tape on this card.  The Coastal Cabana layer is embossed with the Simply Striped Embossing Folder..

The sentiments are from Stampin' Up Gifts of Kindness stamp set. This is a favorite because it has so many great sayings that fit perfectly in the Word Punch.

Stampin Up Supplies:
Stamp Sets:  Happy Watercolor, Gifts of Kindness (sentiments)
Card stock:  Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White
Accessories:  Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Watercolor Wonder Washi tape, White Stampin Chalk Marker, Stazon Ink - Black, Circle Framelits, Punches - Word punch, Modern Label.   Other supplies as noted with the card description.

Happy Watercolor

$21.95

Gifts Of Kindness Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.95

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Baked Brown Sugar 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Tea Lace Paper Doilies

$2.95

White Stampin Chalk Marker

$3.50

Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape

$4.95

Circles Collection Framelits Dies

$26.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Now don't you think you NEED the Stampin Up Happy Watercolor stamp set??

Stampin Up Happy Watercolor stamp set is perfect for a Tent Card

I resisted buying the Happy Watercolor stamp set because I have so many flowers.  Surely I didn't need another set of flowers.  Then there was an article in Stampin' Success, the magazine for demonstrators, which showcased this set with a Baked Brown Sugar and Coastal Cabana color scheme, flowers colored with the new chalk marker, and gold embossed doilies.  That was it, I had to have it!!  A few days later when I ordered supplies for my Sale-A-Bration workshop, this stamp set found it's way into my order!    I used ideas from the article to come up with my own projects with the goal of designing a WOW card that would not take too long.

My first idea was a Tent Card,  but it was too time consuming for the amount of time and number of people.  I love the card, so here it is.  I will show the final project tomorrow.

 This photo shows the side view and how you look through the frame to see the image.

Stampin' Up Supplies:
Stamp Set: Happy Watercolor
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories:  Paper Doily, Gold Baker's Twine, In Color Boutique Details, Versamark Ink Pad and Gold Embossing Powder, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (2014 Sale-A-Bration), Circle Framelits

I am so sad to see the Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Folder go away when Sale-A-Bration ends.  It has been one of my all time favorites. 

Rubber Hugs,

Oh, Hello! stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Sometimes I just do not have enough time to come up with my own design AND I do love to make things from tutorials.  (Probably comes from my former sewing "hobby" - I used to make all my own clothes with Vogue patterns).   My favorite source is Chat Wszelaki at Me, My Stamps who wrote the tutorial for these Oh, Hello! cards.  I used different colors and ribbon, just because I don't like to do it EXACTLY like the tutorial, and because I thought I needed to use up my 2011-2013 In Colors by May 31!!  The good news is that we found out this week that Calypso Coral and Pool Party will be available in the next catalog!  I am so happy because I have been wondering what will I do without Pool Party!

Today I will show you two of the cards I made with an Island Indigo, Pool Party and Calypso Coral color scheme:

This card has a unique fold that I have not seen before, and adds some interest to the card.

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Cardstock:  Island Indigo, Pool Party and Calypso Coral,
Ink:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Early Espresso
Accessories:  Stampin' Write Markers - Pool Party, Lucky Limeade; In Color Ruffled Ribbon - Island Indigo;  Vintage Faceted Buttons; Twine - Calypso Coral; Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Chevron; Sizzix Framelits - Ovals Collection;  Lots of Stampin' Dimensionals

Feeling Sentimental - Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Freebie

I really do like this Feeling Sentimental Sale-A-Bration exclusive stamp set that is free when you spend $50!  This card also features the Core-dinations Card Stock.  It has a lighter color core which creates a vintage, distressed look when you sand it.

I embossed the Real Red Core'dinations Card Stock with the Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and then sanded the raised design to highlight it and add a vintage look.  

The bicycle was stamped with Versamark Ink on Basic Black card stock and then embossed with White Stampin' Emboss Powder.  I cut it out with an Oval Framelit.  I layered it on a Whisper White oval, also cut with an Oval Framelit, and embossed with the Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

The little sentiment is from the Pretty Petites stamp set, also a Sale-A-Bration exclusive stamp set.  It done the same way as the bicycle and punched out with the Petite Curly Label Punch.

I finished off the card with Basic Gray/Basic Black 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon and Rhinestones.

Stamp Sets (2013 Sale-A-Bration); Feeling Sentimental, Pretty Petites
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Real Red Core-dinations
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon-Basic Gray/Basic Black, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Basic Rhinestones, Large Rhinestones, Lots of Stampin' Dimensionals.
Tools:   Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - Honeycomb, Fancy Fan; Ovals Framelits, Petite Curly Label Punch, Big Shot

Happy Valentine's Day! Hearts A Flutter Card

At long last I am taking the time to post a card I made.  A very few people received this card for Valentine's Day this year.  I used several of my favorite items from the Stampin' Up! 2013 Spring Catalog - Paper Doilies, Hearts A Flutter BUndle, More Amore Designer Series Paper.

I used the Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on the Real Red Core'dinations card stock and sanded it lightly to give it more dimension.

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Hearts A Flutter
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Pool Party, Red Red Core'dinations, More Amore Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Tea Lace Paper Doily, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Framelits - Hearts A Flutter, Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Punches - 2 1/2" Circle, 1 3/4" Circle

Hope you have a very special Valentine's Day!

A Many Layered Birthday Card - Stampin' Up! Layered Labels and Daydream Medallions

This is my swap card for the Monthly Stampin' Divas Swap.  WE are supposed to do WOW swaps and I sure do hope this qualifies!

There are Stampin' Dimensionals between every layer of the focal pieces, so I used almost the entire package of 300 Dimensionals to make 12 cards...  Yes, I do go through a LOT of Dimensionals.  When I go to the Craft & Hobby Association in Chicago I always check out the card samples, and I notice that many of the really professional looking cards use lots of them.

Supplies

Stamp Sets:  Layered Labels, Petite Pairs, Daydream Medallions

Card stock:  Wisteria Wonder, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White. 

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso,

Accessories: Pearl Basic Jewels; Antique Brads; Seam Binding – Crumb Cake; TIEF – Lacy Brocade, Fan; Framelits – Apothecary Accents, Floral Frames;  Punches – 1-¼” circle, 1-3/8” circle; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Glue Dots

Stamp, stamp, stamp!!

Stampin' Up! Perfectly Preserved Bundle - Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set with matching Cannery Framelits Dies

The new Holiday Catalog is here, and I have to admit I spent a lot of money.  Who can resist a versatile stamp set that can cover many occasions and just to make it even better - matching Sizzix Framelits dies!  This is one of several stamp sets with matching Framelits Dies that I will show you over the next few weeks.

I made this card for a swap with a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  I can't wait to show you the great cards when they show up in week or two because I always receive top notch cards in this swap.

Perfectly Preserved - Stampin' Up Stamp Set from 2012 Holiday Catalog.

Here are the deets:
Stamp Sets: Perfectly Preserved, Itty BItty Banner
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Core'dinations - Early Espresso,Cajun Craze, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Ribbons - 7/8" cotton, Ruffled - Island Indigo, 1/8" Taffeta - Old Olive; Designer Button - Brushed Bronze, Designer Series Paper - Orchard Harvest, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Woodgrain, Framelits Dies - Window Frames Collection, Cannery Set

Hope you like, and I will try to do better with my blog!!

Phyllis Strickland
 
Shop here!

Perfectly Preserved Clear-Mount Bundle

Price: $38.95

Purchase the Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set and the Cannery Set Framelits Dies together. Priced to save you 15%!

Perfectly Preserved Clear-Mount Bundle

Price: $38.95

Purchase the Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set and the Cannery Set Framelits Dies together. Priced to save you 15%!

Happy Birthday cards

My Stampin' Up! upline holds monthly meetings, but I don't go very often because they are 1 1/2 hours away.  She was going to show new products from Leadership this time, so my friend Kathy and I decided to go and we joined in the swap.  I will show you several each day until you have seen all 10 of them.  Today I am showing the Birthday Cards which feature products from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration free products catalog.

The first card features the new Sizzix Paper Doily Die, one of my favorite items in this Mini Catalog.

Sizzix paper Doily die by Pesci

 

STAMP SET: A Word for You (Greeting)

CARDSTOCK: Pool Party, Chocolate Chip

INK: Chocolate Chip 

ACCESSORIES:  Satin Ribbon - Chocolate Chip, Designer Series Paper - Attic Boutique (Occasions Mini Catalog), Large Pearl, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots

Up in the Air - artist unknown

STAMP SET:  Up in the Air  (Occasions Mini Hostess Set) 

CARDSTOCK: Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

INK: Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, Shimmer Paint - Frost White

ACCESSORIES:  Ruffled Ribbon - Wisteria Wonder,  Organdy Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration freebie) - Lucky Limeade, Adorning Accents - Edgelits and Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 

NOTE THAT LOVELY NARROW ORGANDY RIBBON WILL GONE WHEN SALE-A-BRATION ENDS 3/31/12!!

Apothecary Art by Cheryl Smythe

STAMP SET: Apothecary Art, Loving Thoughts (Greeting)

CARDSTOCK: Island Indigo, Whisper White

INK:   Basic Black

ACCESSORIES:  Dazzling Diamonds, Adorning Accents - Edgelits and Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

I hope you enjoyed looking at these cards.  

Phyllis Strickland

 

Tea Shoppe - Freshly Made Sketches #23 Challenge

This is one of those cards that started off as one thing and ended up as something else.  I love the colors on the February page of my kitchen calendar.  In Stampin' Up! colors they are Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Old Olive, Certainly Celery and Early Espresso.  I had most of the card done, but the layout just was not coming together for me.  Then the Freshly Made Sketches #23 Challenge landed in my email box, and voila!, there was the sketch I needed. 

Tea Shoppe - Freshly Made Sketches #23

Stamp Set:  Tea Shoppe

Cardstock: Early Espresso, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Ink: Craft Old Olive, Classic So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Craft So Saffron

Accessories:  Pearls Basic Jewels,  1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Old Olive, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polk Dots, Sizzix Die - Doily, Stampin' Dimensionals, Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

I made my own design background paper by stamping the small flower from the Tea Shoppe set with Craft So Saffron Ink on Riding Hood Red cardstock.  The doily is die cut from a page of polka dot So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack.  Not sure if you can see it but I fussy cut the large tea cup and adhered it to the Perfect Polka Dots embossed Whisper White cardstock.  Note: This is a 5 x 7 card.

Here is the sketch:

Click here to go to the Freshly Made Sketches site to see the other entries.

 Hope you had time to stamp or be creative this weekend!

Phyllis

Flowers, Melons, Babies & Typewriters - Stampin' up! 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog

This is the last group of cards I received in swaps with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators.

The first two cards feature the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set and the matching Blossom Punch.  The matching stamp sets and punches are one of my favorite products from Stampin' Up!  I love to layer cut out flowers and images, and this makes it so easy.  No fussy cutting!

Mixed Bunch  Blossom Punch

STAMP SET: Mixed Bunch, Teeny Tiny Wishes

CARDSTOCK: Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Island Indigo

INK: Island Indigo, Peach Parfait

ACCESSORIES: Bright Buttons; Glimmer Brads - Brights; Punches - scallop edge border, decorative label, word window, blossom (matches the stamp set); Sizzix die - Top Note; Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Vintage Wallpaper

Mixed Bunch  Blossom Punchn

STAMP SET: Mixed Bunch, Sincere Salutations

CARDSTOCK: Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Pool Party, Whisper White

INK: Regal Rose, Early Espresso

ACCESSORIES: Large Pearl Basic Jewels, Edgelit - Adorning Accents; Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Adorning Accents, Perfect Polka Dots; Punches - Blossom, 3/4" circle 

Mouthwatering is one of the fun sets in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  It appeals to me because it includes some of my favorite foods - ice cream, popsicals, cherries and a slice of fruit. Check out the lovely Calypso Coral narrow organdy ribbon which is one of the free Sale-A-Bration rewards.  This ribbon is in a pack with Limeade ribbon and an assortment of printed brads which match the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper.  Both of these are free products you can choose for every $50 you spend during Sale-A-Bration (ends March 31, 2012).

Mouthwatering

STAMP SET: Mouthwatering

CARDSTOCK: Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Whisper White

INK: Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral

ACCESSORIES: Organdy Ribbon - Calypso Coral (2012 Sale-A-Bration); Punch - Extra Large Oval; Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Houndstooth



 

Packed for Baby

 
Here is one for baby.  Packed for Baby can be purchased individually or as part a bundle.  The Packed for Everything Stamp Bundle is a sweet deal - you get 4 stamps for the price of 3. It includes Birthday, Dad and Mom, but Dad and Mom are suitable for anyone.

STAMP SET: Packed for Baby

CARDSTOCK: Calypso Coral, Whisper White

ACCESSORIES: Pearls Basic Jewels, Organdy Ribbon - Calypso Coral (2012 Sale-A-Bration), Framelits - Labels Collection, Crystal Effects (on the popped up onesie and carriage, Stampin' Dimensionals.

You're My Type

Last, but not least, this is the versatile You're My Type Stamp Set.  It comes with sentiments to fit many occasions.

STAMP SET: You're My Type

CARDSTOCK: Basic Black, Whisper White

 INK: Basic Black 
ACCESSORIES: Silver brad, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Stampin' Dimensionals.

NOTE: Alphabet background was created on the computer.

I hope you enjoyed this showcase of cards!

Phyllis Strickland

Gnomes, Shamrocks and Weddings - from the Stampin' Up! 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog

I have another group of cards I received in swaps to show you.  When I saw the Gnome Sweet Gnome stamp set during the catalog preview, I wondered what was Stampin' up! thinking?  Well I guess they knew what they were thinking because it is a popular set.  Apparently gnomes are "in" again, maybe because of the Travelocity ads. Here are two cards to prove that they can be really cute.

Gnome Sweet Gnome

STAMP SET: Gnome Sweet Gnome

CARDSTOCK: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla

INK: StazOn Jet Black, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder

ACCESSORIES: Designer Series Paper - Everyday Enchantment (2012 Sale-A-Bration); Clips Assortment; Punches - Word Window, Modern Label; Edgelit and Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Adorning Accents; Organdy Ribbon - Calypso Coral (2012 Sale-A-Bration), Blender Pen (to apply color with inks)

Gnome Sweet Gnome

STAMP SETS: Gnome Sweet Gnome, Short and Sweet

 CARDSTOCK: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White

INK: Stazon Jet Black, Island Indigo

ACCESSORIES: Designer
Series Paper - Sweet Shop, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots; Punches - Scallop Border, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle, 1-3/4" circle; Sizzix Die - Circles #2; Stampin' Write Markers - Blush Blossom, Indigo Island, Soft Suede, Pool Party; Stampin' Dimensionals.

St. Patrick's Day is less than a month away, so it is time to think about making cards for that holiday.  Here are two cards to inspire you.

Happy St. Patrick's

STAMP SET: Happy St Patrick's Day

CARDSTOCK: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Basic Black

INK: Wild Wasabi

ACCESSORIES: Designer Series Paper - Just Add Cake; Bitty Buttons; Rhinestones Basic Jewels; Sizzix Die - Two Tags; Punches - Small Heart, Circle.

Happy St. Patrick's

 
STAMP SET: Happy St Patrick's Day

CARDSTOCK: Garden Green, Certainly Celery, Glossy White, Basic Black

INK: Garden Green, Certainly Celery - Baby Wipe Technique

ACCESSORIES: Rhinestone Basic Jewels; 1/4" grosgrain ribbon - Garden Green; Sizzix Dies - Top Note, Oval 
 
WEDDINGS won't be too far behind, so here's a a lovely wedding card to get your creative juices flowing. This card is elegant and looks so complicated, but really it is easy to do with Stampin' Up's Framelits and the Boho Blossoms paper punch.

Love and Laughter

STAMP SET: Love and Laughter

CARDSTOCK: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

INK: Elegant Eggplant

ACCESSORIES: Rhinestones, Pearls, Punch - Boho Blossoms, Framelit - Labels Collection, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots 

 
 Make this really special by using the bride's color instead of Elegant Eggplant.  You can't get that at the Hallmark store!


 
Well I'm off to do some stamping!   I am working on a project for the Tea Shoppe stamp set.

Stop by again tomorrow to see the last 5 cards I received in swaps.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Phyllis Strickland

Apothecary Art and Bordering on Romance - Some enchanting hand stamped cards from the Stampin' Up! 2012 Occasions Mini catalog

 I swap cards with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators because I need a variety of sample cards to show to my customers.  I thought you would enjoy looking at them, too.


STAMP SET: Apothecary Art

CARDSTOCK: Melon Mambo, Pearl Pizzazz, Whisper White, Designer Series Paper - Cheerful Treat

INK: Stazon Black, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz

ACCESSORIES:  Pleated Satin Ribbon - Pear Pizzazz;  Edgelits - Adorning Accents;  Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - Adorning Accents;  Framelits die - Labels Collection:  Punch - Scallop Border

STAMP SET: Apothecary Art, Netting

CARDSTOCK: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Watercolor Paper

INK: Stazon Jet Black, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade

ACCESSORIES: Edgelits - Adorning Accents, Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - Adorning Accents, Vintage Wallpaper, Framelits die - Labels Collection, Pleated satin ribbon - Blushing Bride, Vintage crochet ribbon, Punch - Itty Bitty Shapes, Vintage Trinkets - pin, Dazzling Details - Cherry Cobbler, Large Pearls, Color Spritzer Tool

STAMP SET: Apothecary Art

CARDSTOCK: Tempting Turquoise, Calypso Coral, Poppy Parade

ACCESSORIES:
1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Poppy Parade,
Designer Series Paper - Everyday Enchantment (2012 Sale-A-Bration), Framelit - Labels Collection; Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils; blender pen
 

 STAMP SETS: Bordering on Romance, Bring on the Cake

CARDSTOCK: Naturals White, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Designer Series paper - Twitterpated

INK: Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizzazz

ACCESSORIES: Dazzling Details - Cherry Cobbler, Pearls Basic Jewels, Pleated Satin Ribbon - Blushing Bride, Stampin' Dimensionals

STAMP SET: Bordering on Romance, P S I Love You

CARDSTOCK: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze

INK: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, StazOn Jet Black

ACCESSORIES: Designer Series Paper - Twitterpated, Pleated Satin Ribbon - Blushing Bride, Dazzling Details - Cherry Cobbler, Edgelit - Adorning Accents, Punches - 2 1/2" circle, 2 3/8 scallop, modern label

STAMP SET: Bordering on Romance

CARDSTOCK: Riding Hood Red, Pearl Pizzazz, Whisper White

INK: Riding Hood Red, Pearl Pizzazz, Stazon Jet Black

ACCESSORIES: Pleated Satin Ribbon - Riding Hood Red, Designer Series Paper - Twitterpated, Aquapainter, Edgelit & Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Adorning Accents, Framelit - Labels Collection

STAMP SET: Bordering on Romance, Tea Shoppe (sentiment)

CARDSTOCK: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler

INK: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler

ACCESSORIES: Designer Series Paper - Twitterpated, Dazzling Details - Cherry Cobbler, Pleated Satin Ribbon - Baja Breeze


I feel like I am opening a treasure chest when a package of swap cards arrives.  It is so much fun to see what other people come up with.

Have a fun weekend,
Phyllis Strickland