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It's Time for Friday Flashback!

 Welcome to Friday Flashback! where I share a stamp set or accessory that deserves to be in the spotlight even though it often gets overlooked or has retired. I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look!

I know it's been quite awhile since I posted a Friday Flashback for you, and there's ONE big reason why I haven't - NEW stamps! I find I hardly have time to use them enough. But I had fun pulling out the Trendy Trees set for today's whimsical card.

How about trees using Peach Parfait and Poppy Parade?

There's a bit of a story behind this card. I was enjoying pulling out the colors (the combo was for the color challenge at Splitcoaststampers.)  I was beginning to make a card with butterflies when my daughter just casually remarked that I always use butterflies!

Determined to use something ELSE, I chose this set. Just so you don't think I could visualize Poppy and peach trees right off the bat!  Oh no, I stumbled into them. <g> But it's fun when that happens!

I stamped the dotted border from the Borderlines set and tore the edges to create a little scene. The card base was embossed and then I rubbed the white craft pad in places to add texture and a hint of clouds.

Hope you've enjoyed this little vignette and that you'll be inspired to pull out an old favorite and ink it up. Won't you take a moment and let me know what you think of today's card?

 

  All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Trendy Trees, Borderlines

Paper: Pool Party, Whisper White, In Color Designer Packs, Certainly Celery, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizazz

Ink: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Soft Suede, Pear Pizazz

Accessories: Ruffled Ribbon, In Color Brads, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch

Way to go! for Friday Flashback

 Welcome to Friday Flashback! where I share a stamp set or accessory that deserves to be in the spotlight even though it often gets overlooked or has retired. I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look! I'm featuring the  retired set, Great Grads today.

I love it when what I want coincides with what I need as it did for today's card when I wanted to use my new penant punch, and I needed a card for a graduate. Once I got the idea, I was off and running!

Actually, those words pretty much describe how I need to be today and for the weekend coming up- so I'll keep this short and sweet.

    


The grad's party invitation I received had bold lettering and striped bands at the bottom, so I took inspiration from it and the color combo from a first-time challenge for me, at the Color Throwdown.

The penants add a fun look but are still in keeping with a classic style. I think MDS is the PERFECT way to go with lettering for the penants, and I learned a great tip for printing on card stock. Here's the TIP: print the text you want to use on copy paper first, then lightly tape the piece of card stock over the word on the copy paper and print again. It worked great for this card.

For the inside, I actually cut out the school seal, repeated the stripes, and added a flag. I hope my nephew will like this unique card. Hope you do too!

Have a great weekend!

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  Great Grads (retired)

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Basic Black

Ink: Tangerine Tango, Basic Black

Accessories:  Penant Punch, My Digital Studio, 1'8" white ribbon, button

 

Garden of Get Well Wishes for Friday Flashback

 Welcome to Friday Flashback! where I share a stamp set or accessory that deserves to be in the spotlight even though it often gets overlooked or has retired. I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look!

Today's card features the Thoughts and Prayers set and Beyond the Garden DSP.

 I stamped the image using Wild Wasabi, then stamped it again using Pacific Point ink and cut the tiny bloosoms out, adding them to the first image. The layout features 3 circles. This was easy to create using one flower cut from the DP, and punched circles.

I think the soothing colors are just right for a get well card, and it's fairly flat to mail. As a matter of fact, I'm putting this out in the mail today. At least that's one less card I'll have filling my shelves in the craft room!

I hope to get a bit more done on my craft room re-do toay, I have lots of sorting out still to accomplish! Weeding out will happen soon, as the catalog year comes to an end and I get ready for my big Rubber Rummage sale and new stuff!

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Supplies~  all supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers

Paper: Beyond the Garden DSP, Pacific Point, Whisper White

Ink: Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: 1/8" ribbon, Designer Buttons (Brights), 2-1/2" circle punch, Scallop Circle punch

 

Fifth Ave Floral

 Hi! Hope your Monday is going great!

Today's card was intended for my Friday Flashback feature with one small glitch - I made it on Saturday!  I used a stamp set that deserves to be in the spotlight even though I have not used it in awhile - that's Fifth Ave Floral PLUS an old fav of mine, Baroque Motifs.  I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look, and you'll find many samples HERE.

I was inspired to try an interesting challenge that I found at Our Creative Corner called a 1-2-3-4 Challenge. We're asked to use:

1 patterned paper
2 layers not including the card base
3 different stamp images
4 non-paper embellishments

Math and creativity don't mix too well with me, but even though I had to plan it out, I did enjoy the challenge! Here's today's card.

 

Keeping the layers and embellishments to a minimum was a trick and I wasn't quite sure how to count them but I figured this way - 1 piece of hardware + one ribbon + 2 pearls = 4.

ETA: I've made some changes to the original card posted. To be more in keeping with the two layers, I added a strip of DP as a mat to the main panel. I like it much better this way! I also played along with the fabulous Celebrity Color Challenge at PPA83.

I want to say a big thank you for visiting and as always I'd love to hear from you! If you have time, please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

   

Supplies~  all supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Fifth Ave Floral, Baroque Motifs, Perfect Punches
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Print Patterns DSP (Subtles)
and Ink: Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Accessories:   Basic Pearls, Hodge Podge Hardware, Photo Corner  and Corner Rounder punches, Lace

Visit my online store  HERE if you need supplies or to see our specials

Do you have any questions about our products, my projects/classes, or being a demonstrator? I am happy to answer them, just send me an e-mail, you'll find it HERE

Embracing Friday Flashback!

Welcome to Friday Flashback! where I share a stamp set or accessory that deserves to be in the spotlight even though it often gets overlooked or has retired. I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look!

The Embrace Life set is just what I needed to try out a new technique called Double Embossing (Gina K has done a great video tutorial). You emboss a line stamp in gold , then use a VersaMarker to fill in the inside of the image, and emboss again with clear powder giving a really pretty stained glass effect. I can't wait to experiment with this technique again.

I was inspired to try this combo by the Paper Pals Color Challenge (PPA79) and it was a tough one: Riding Hood Red, Rich Razzleberry, and Certainly Celery. It's hard to de-bunk some of our notions about color, I can hear many of you thinking "red and purple together???" You will either love it or wince slightly, lol!

I decided to boldly embrace the colors (if you'll please excuse the pun) instead of tiptoeing around them! Using the technique and adding a touch of gold in the embossed images and the gold strip gives my card a bit of Asian flair. I was so excited when I realized I had just received my lovely package of ribbon rosettes. It was easy to dye the rose with a bit of Riding Hood Red Ink and an aquapainter.

The butterfly is from the Nature Walk set, and is popped up. The sentiment is from the Occasional Quotes set.

I hope you've enjoyed my card. I know I have been so delighted by your comments and encouraging notes. You all have made me smile today and I can't wait to come back after the weekend with more to share. If you're a fan of Friday Flashback, check back the first Friday of each month.

Have a great weekend.

 

   

Supplies~  all supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  Embrace Life, Nature Walk, Occasional QUotes
Paper:  Whisper White, RIding Hood Red, Rich Razzlebberry, Certainly Clelery, Brushed Gold
and Ink: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, VersaMark

Accessories:  Versamarker, Gold Glory Embossing Powder, Ribbon Rosettes, corner rounder punch

Visit my online store  HERE if you need supplies or to see our specials

Do you have any questions about our products, my projects/classes, or being a demonstrator? I am happy to answer them, just send me an e-mail, you'll find it HERE

Friday Flashback: A technique with a twist

Welcome to Friday Flashback! where I share a stamp set or accessory that deserves to be in the spotlight even though it often gets overlooked or has retired. I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look!

I LOVE the Winter Post set, and needed to pull it out and ink it up for one of my Christams cards. It may NOT surprise you that I don't usually send any two Christmas cards that are the same. :->  Just seems to me that mass producing would take all the fun out of it!

I must add that instead of focusing on a certain set I decided to re-visit a technique that I have not tried in a long time. For today's post, I am introducing a technique that's been around for quite awhile, but with a new twist. Here's today's card:

I used the Cracked Glass technique, but the twist is that I embossed the oval panel first with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Just out of curiousity to see what it would look like if I adhered the cut out skaters on top. Then I got adventurous and sponged on some color in the background and proceeded with the Cracked Glass technique. Here's the result, what do you think??

I can't decide if I like it.

I also embossed the bottom panel of the card with Vintage Wallpaper. I am really into vintage right now, and Christmas seems the perfect holiday for highlighting it.

I am off to a very busy day today. Please know that I appreciate every one of you who visits and hope you leave inpsired to make beautiful things with your Stamps, Paper, and Ink today. I love hearing from you in my comments box for any reason.

I am skipping the supply list today, but if you have a question about the supplies, the technique or any other detail about the card, just send me an e-mail, and I'll get back to you. Or if you prefer, just ask in the comments section, and I'll respond with the answer there for everyone.

Have a great weekend!

 

Supplies~  all supplies by Stampin' Up!

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Blessings to one and all!

Welcome to Friday Flashback! where I share a stamp set or accessory that deserves to be in the spotlight even though it often gets overlooked or has retired. I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look!

I don't have a new project to share today, but I've pulled out a photo for you of one of my all-time favorite cards that I've made just in time for a Thanksgiving wish to you! The cute and happy scarecrow in the Happy Blessings set makes me smile, and I hope it will do the same for you!

I made this stair step card back in 2008, and if I had time today, I'd love to make a few more! You can click the photo for an enlarged view. You'll find the details, instructions for a stair step card, and a list of Stampin' Up! supplies on THIS post. This card  may be a little labor-intensive with all the coloring, but you know I love to watercolor and I can pciture myself doing this while watching football tomorrow. What will you be doing?

Hope you have a great weekend and are looking forward to a special holiday next week!

 

 PS. There will be no Friday Flashback next week.

Friday Flashback: Falling for Loads of Love!

Welcome to Friday Flashback! where I share a stamp set or accessory that deserves to be in the spotlight even though it often gets overlooked or has retired. I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look!

How about falling for the Loads of Love! stamp set all over again?

When you need to refresh a room, you tidy it up until it's spankin' clean, add fresh coats of paint in vibrant hues, and choose a few accents displayed in the perfect arrangement.

That describes today's card, have a look!

The spankin' clean and bright colors are Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point, Real Red, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White. The cute layout is a Sketch for You to Try by Jen del Muro, I love all her sektches but this one is just plain fun!

I stamped a few trees on the striped paper, and used a snippet of a punched Scallop Square behind the sentiment.

Have a great weekend!!

 

 all supplies by Stampin' Up!

Flashback Friday - Dare to Dream and How long has it been...?

Hi friends!

Just a very quick post as my computer is having real issues and it's a gorgeous day here to play or be outside. I'm going to enjoy a great weekend spending time with my husband and family. Can't wait!

Welcome to Friday Flashback! where I share a stamp set or accessory that deserves to be in the spotlight even though it often gets overlooked or has retired. I began this feature to encourage myself and all of us to dust off those horded supplies and give them a new look!

Today I'm pulling out my Dare to Dream set. It's always a classic and hardly needs updating. Here's the card.

 
Looks sweet, don't you think? The soft colors (Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze and Crumb Cake) and patterns remend me of a cozy quilt.

Now, here's a question for you-

How long has it been since you used your Stamps, Paper, and Ink to dress up an ordinary white gift bag? It has been TOO long for me, and I used to do it all the time.

So, this week, I broke into my stash of Afternoon Tea DP and wrapped up something pretty for a friend. I bought a bunch of white bags, so I may use up lots of that pretty paper.

See, I did keep my promise for a quick post! See you Monday!

Friday Flashback -- dig out the DP!

OK, I have to admit, I didn't have a card ready for today. But here's one I made a while ago, and it was really, really good to dig through my stash and feature one of my favorite patterned papers. Here's my challenge for you -  

Dig out that Designer Paper that's been in your stash! Use it today!

I know you can make something beautiful with it in just minutes!

I love that this ribbon and the Thoroughly Modern DSP are still for sale at the Clearance Rack at Stampin' Up! The bold patterns are just what I needed for this upbeat wedding card. Isn't the sentiment cute? It's from the Word Play set that includes 12 stamps and unique sayings with fresh fonts. Pretty enough to be the focal point on your project.

Hope you've liked this one and felt encouraged to bust your stash!  Thanks for visiting.

 

Supplies~  all supplies by Stampin' Up!