I hope that you are enjoying the Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop! This is our second hop and we are featuring the Perfect Blend stamp set with a variety of projects. I love preparing for this hop because it really helps me to look at the sets as if they are new again. Not only am I surprised by the creations I come up with, I am blown away by the ideas presented by my talented crew-mates!
Our hop began with Heidi Baks, and if you came here from her blog you're on the right path.
I began with an idea to make a card with TWO special surprises. On the front of the card, there's an envelope to slip a gift card into. It was made using the Envelope Punch board and measures 2-1/2 x 3-1/2".
Hope you enjoy this sneak peek of the Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper soon to be available in the Occasions Catalog.
I love how easy it is with stamping to personalize a gift or card. There's a fun surprise inside this card!
When you open it, there are tiny tickets and a tag suspended to carry the design from the front of the card to the inside. I will share a video tutorial for this technique soon.
For my last project I made a 5 x 7" framed art using the My Digital Studio stamp brush set. I love this sentiment and using the digital image allowed me to print it in a large size to fit the frame.
Don't you know a few people who would love displaying this in their kitchen or office cubicle? Maybe you'd like to make one for yourself. The supplies are listed at the end of my post. TIP: for extra stability, layer images on Coaster Board.
Next stop on the hop is Beth Beard. I can't wait to see her projects!
All supplies by Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Perfect Blend, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Coaster Board
Ink: Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories: Envelope Punch Board, Ticket Punch, Bitty Banner Framelits, Linen Thread, Chevron Punch, Tasteful Trim Bigz Die
My Digital Studio: Perfect Blend Stamp Brush Set, Number One Designer Kit
ohhh il love the idea for the tag suspended, i think it's different , good and noteworthy
Posted by: Francesca | December 16, 2013 at 07:57 AM
FABULOUS! I love the suspended banner on the inside, and the awesome new papers, and that wall art :) I was tempted to get the MDS version so I could resize the cup, and you used it to resize the phrase, lol! LOVE it all :)
Posted by: Tanya Boser | December 16, 2013 at 08:06 AM
Very fun card with gift card holder, but I love the frame!
Posted by: Heidi Baks | December 16, 2013 at 08:34 AM
Both projects are so fun. Love the color combo on the first and the fun little banner inside (what a nice surprise)! The framed piece is going to make a fun gift for someone!
Posted by: Adriana | December 16, 2013 at 08:55 AM
Two great projects Cindy. I love the surprise elements in the card and I would love to have the coffee frame. So fun!
Posted by: Account Deleted | December 16, 2013 at 09:50 AM
Oh my gosh! Adorable projects! I love the banner inside the card, Cindy! You are so creative!
Posted by: Ann Schach | December 16, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Such great projects! I love the gift card envelope on the front. And that new DSP is super yummy!
Posted by: Yapha | December 16, 2013 at 11:53 AM
Oh, I love the envelope pocket Gift Card holder on the front of your card, how clever! Not to mention how cute the banner inside is! Wow! And the framed piece is so adorable too. Awesome ideas!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | December 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM
Great use of the envelope punch board - I just love this tool! Great projects!
Posted by: Nancy | December 16, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Oh, these are both ADORABLE!!!! Love the little string banner inside, and the envelope you made for the outside! And can you help me learn how to make your MDS project over the phone?? Hugs!!
Posted by: Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS | December 16, 2013 at 01:01 PM
Great projects! I love the preview of the DSP! I didn't know if I liked it or not but you sure have made me fall in love with it! I really like the little pocket you created and the surprise on the inside. Great picture too! You are wonderful with MDS! I am not so great. lol Love the coffee rings on there.
Posted by: Shana Gaff | December 16, 2013 at 02:11 PM
Wow! So very cute! Love all your projects!
Posted by: Beth Beard | December 16, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Wow...awesome! This is the best blog hop and such a great idea to show case one stamp set. I love it!!! Thanks for sharing with us. Lynn G.
Posted by: Lynn G. | December 17, 2013 at 12:21 PM
A suspended banner! How awesome is that! And i can certainly picture that framed art in my kitchen. :)
Posted by: Lisa Young | December 17, 2013 at 04:52 PM
These are amazing!
Posted by: Ruth | December 18, 2013 at 05:37 PM
beautiful! Love both your projects, but the card is the sweetest! With the envelope tucked on front and the banner across the inside - love it!
Posted by: MaryR | December 18, 2013 at 11:19 PM
Love what you've done with the little ticket punch outs! That Retro Fresh DSP is a winner too.
Posted by: Chris Smith | December 20, 2013 at 08:40 AM
I love this set paired with the Retro Fresh line! It's funky fresh! Ha! Fabulous projects my friend!
Posted by: Rita | January 05, 2014 at 05:34 PM