Stamps, Paper, and Ink

Apothecary Art from the heart

Ahh, relief.

Now that I've mailed off my Artisan projects, it feels so GOOD just sitting down to make a card for a special friend. What feels even better is typing away and doing photo edits like a blogger again! 

I'm caught up in the excitement of the new catalog and finally playing with my new supplies. I'm loving the new In Colors and experimenting with new color combinations. Couldn't pick a better stamp set to start with than Apothecary Art.

Shades of rose and pink are intriguing, especially this color with the lovely name of Primrose Petals. Although you may think it is like Regal Rose, it has a delicious warm smoky hue that's soft and romantic.

I paired it here with Very Vanilla and a bold dash of Daffodil Delight for the sentiment banner. The colors are really a bit brighter than my photo shows.

The Crumb Cake panel was stamped lightly with the Netting background stamp. 

Also new, is the Chocolate Chip firm foam ink pad. These are coming to you on June 1 in the new catalog, and you're going to love them for the strong detailed coverage you get with just a light tap to your stamp. I was delighted to see that I could heat set the ink with my Heating Tool and then watercolor using Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, and Primrose Petals. A light touch with my Blender Pen did the trick. 

The fabulous sketch at Mojo Monday inspired my layout. I just needed something in the corner to stay true to the sketch, and rolled paper flowers were so fun to make.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. 

 

 

 

 

 

Alleluia!

Earlier this week I posted my first card made with this set and I had some issues with it. You know when you know you can do better but it just didn't happen? 

Well, with today's card I felt like shouting when it was done because it has just the look I wanted. 

I chose the colors right off the darling milk carton project on page 136 of the catty which I have been so drawn to. Aren't Pool Party, Pink Pirouette and Daffodil Delight (with a hint of Melon Mambo in the text) perfect colors for spring?

I loved the delicate hues and used markers to color the lily in the light pink, Daffodil, and Lucky Limeade before stamping. Then I went in with the Melon marker and added highlights to the stamped image, lightly outlining the flower so it would show up when fussy cut. 

With the Framelits I cut a window in the Attic Boutique DSP and placed the sentiment panel behind it.

If you celebrate Easter, I wish you many blessings as you celebrate that He is Risen!

 

  All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: He is Risen

Paper: Pool Party, Whisper White, Attic Boutique, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Pool Party

Accessories: markers: Melon Mambo, Not Quite Navy, Lucky Limeade, Pink Pirouette, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon, Framelits Labels Collection, Scallop Border Trim Punch

Smooch

Hi and Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm sharing a card with you today that is just plain fun! Not my normal style, but variety is the spice of life, or so they say.

I saw the cute layout on a new sketch challenge called iSpy Sketches, you can find the challenges and fabulous samples from the design team HERE. This sketch seemed like the perfect whimsical type of design for inking up the smooching lips from the S.W.A.K. stamp.

My husband is getting this card tomorrow. Hope he likes it!

I'd love to hear your comments.

 

  All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  S.W.A.K. (A la Carte), Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:  Everyday Enchantment, Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade

Ink:  Poppy Parade, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack, 1-3/4" Circle punch, Basic Rhinestones, Petite Penants Die, Dotted Ribbon Scallop punch

 

Love Note

 I've seen the cutest cards with the You're My Type stamp set. Isn't that the way it happens with the set you DIDN'T include in your order? Well, now that I decided I need this set, I'm having fun getting to play with it! I love the versatility of the old typewriter image and combined it with the Outlined Occasions stamp set to come up with this cute Valentine.

I used the Outlined Occasions stamp set for the sentiments. Stamping "Love" in Basic Brown ink enables me to maintain browns as my neutral and marker in the color without it bleeding.

Speaking of what I need, I've almost used up my pack of Attic Boutique DSP. I love the vintage stlye and bright patterns paired with Soft Suede. This card fits the Color Combo Challenge at SCS to use Poppy Parade, Soft Suede, and Daffodil Delight. My inspiration began with this great sketch from Mojo Monday.

I hope you get in some crafting time today. Thanks for taking time to stop by and read about my little love note...

 

  All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  Outlined Occasions, You're My Type

Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Whisper WHite, Soft Suede, Attic Boutique DSP

Ink:  Soft Suede, Basic Brown (retired)

Accessories:  Triple Heart and 2-3/4"circle punches , Baker's Twine, Poppy Parade Twill Ribbon, Stampin' Write markers

Greeting Card Favorite

Hi, and happy Friday!

Greeting Card Kids is one of my very favorite sets, and the card I'll share today is one of my all-time favorite cards that I've made. Of course, I began with a great sketch (SSSC151) and the gorgeous Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper.

I LOVE this card sketch! I played a long time with the paper patterns and chose these airy floral patterns for a soft look. Watercoloring is an absolute delight to me, one of the most relaxing parts of my crafting. I began with Stampin' Up's Watercolor Paper, stamped the image in Black StazOn, and then ran it through the Big Shot using the Framelits Labels Collection die.

To color I used a Blender Pen and inks from my stamp pads. I also scribbled a bit of marker on a clear block and picked that up with the pen to color her skin. I used the following colors for little Ruby Mae (don't you think she needs a name, lol?): Pool Party, Indigo Island, Calypso Coral, Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, So Saffron and Melon Mambo.

The sentiment (from the Tiny Tags set) is stamped in Poppy Parade ink and punched with the Tiny Tag punch. All tied up with a bow of Pool Party Seam Binding.

This wraps up nine projects I've posted in the last two weeks, and I can't wait to make some more!

If my projects have inspired you to stamp or craft, I'm glad. If you've gotten ideas or just enjoyed seeing what I've made, I'm glad. If you have time to leave a comment, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Candy Conversations

Here's a quick card to brighten someone's day!

Using an A La Carte stamp called Candy Conversations I stamped the rows of hearts in Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade and Melon Mambo inks. I wanted a vibrant look and I'm pleased that I got it!

The card base of Sahara Sand allows these colors to pop! I did some fussy cutting on the hearts and layered them on a die cut with the Labels Collection Framelits. The sentiment is embossed in white.

I really enjoyed making this fun card that came together in 30 minutes, after I had played with a few color options. I made this for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge but missed the deadline to post it. Hate when that happens! I hope it's a winner in your book, thanks for stopping in to my blog today.

 

  All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  Candy Conversations, A Light Heart

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Patterned Paper Packs (Brights)

Ink:  Poppy Parade, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, White Craft

Accessories:  Scallop Border and Triple Heart punches, White EP

Sale-A-Bration Sampler

Sale-A-Bration is here! Today marks the first day of the terrific yearly event from Stampin' Up! where you earn FREE products for every $50 you spend on merchandise. If you'd like to learn more, just click HERE.

You can easily earn exclusive products designed just for this promotion. My absolute favorite is the beautiful Designer Series Paper called Everyday Enchantment that's featured on today's card. This paper is so sweet and has some slight distressing and shading for a ready-made shabby look.

 

I also used the Brads and Ribbon pack that coordinates. Aren't these delightful colors?

The other options for Sale-A-Bration rewards include items from the current main catalog. One of those is the Designer Frames embossing folder that I stamped with the sentiment from the Friendly Phrases stamp set. You're the best!

Hope you're getting in some crafting time today.

  All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  Friendly Phrases

Paper:  Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP

Ink:  Calypso Coral

Accessories:  Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad pack, Designer Fames Embossing Folder

Occasions to stamp!

I'm settling down after all the holidays, how about you? The days show hopeful signs of settling into some routine again. That means time to take walks with Josie, try to get the house back in order, and stamp! The Occasions Mini catalog goes live today with wonderful new products and I can't wait to show them to you. So settle back, I've got some cards in the lineup for the next couple of days.

  My favorite new product is the Attic Boutique DSP! I love the vintage patterns and color combos. My Valentine began wtih the sentiment from the Loving Thoughts stamp set, and I scored the panel for extra detail. That pretty little border underneath is made with the Adorning Accents Edgelits Die.

The heart images are from the Take It to Heart set. I stamped and cut the two larger hearts by hand. The little one was die cut with the new Fashionable Hearts Embosslit. I added pearls and a few spritzes of ink, just to make me happy!

This card is my entry for the contest this month at  Mojo Monday - it's a gorgeous sketch, don't you think?

  All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  Loving Thoughts, Take It to Heart

Paper:  Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Attic Boutique DSP, Pretty in Pink

Ink:  Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Color Spritzer Tool, Basic Pearls, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies, marker

Here's a glimpse!

Here's a glimpse of a work in progress. Not a card!

Yesterday my dear friend Donna and I came up with this for my dining room...

We were shopping together in October when I saw the gorgeous display featuring the silver reindeer and an array of products in silver and aqua/turquoise. I had not updated my Christmas decorations in  quite some time  years, and with Donna's help, the vision came to life yesterday after I had whipped up the table runner.

Here's a close-up of the sideboard display.

The twinkling lights under the snow are my favorite part.

Now I'm wondering if my dining room is too pretty to eat in, lol!

Hope you enjoyed this personal glimpse of my other-things-in-life besides stamping. <g>I really am in the mood to get my Christmas shopping and other holiday stuff done so there may not be much stamping over the next day or two. I do hope to dig into my box of Occasions Mini goodies soon!

Enjoy!

Spice Cake Thankful Banner

Good morning!

One of the best perks about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is getting to buy porducts at great discounts! When I received my Spice Cake Bundle of Designer Paper, the Big Buttons, and fabric to match I was determined to design a project that used all three.

I did it with the help of the Perfect Pennant Die. Lookie!

One way to see the details is to come to the class I'm having on this next Monday if you live in the area of Fayetteville, NC.

The letters H, N, and F are decorated with die cut leaves. I did use the fabric on a rolled flower on the U, and tied a strp of fabric into the button on the T.

These are so much fun to make I couldn't stop at just one. Here's a wedding banner!

  

  I made this in about an hour! At each end is a doily from the Flirtatious Specialty paper. The sentiments stamped are "Happy I do day!"  and  "Happiness Always."

If you have this die, I want to encourage you to try a banner or two. If you don't have the Perfect Pennant die, contact me to order yours!

I only wish there was a better way for me to photgraph them. I've been editing and fiddling with re-edits until my eyes are crossed. Hope you can catch the idea. I'd love to hear from you about how you like my projects today.

All supplies by Stampin' Up!