#TGIFC383: A Card Without White Cardstock

This week's TGIF Challenges theme is a real challenge: make a card without white cardstock. What would YOU do without white cardstock? Well, if you're me, add white in as many other places as possible, haha!

 

 

My sentiment is from the Ringed With Nature stamp set, and that pretty paper is from the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper pack. This is a 12" x 12" paper pack that you can get for free with Stampin' Rewards - it's a host exclusive product. And it's a HUGE pack of paper! You get 48 sheets - wow! You don't have to host a party to get this paper though. You can also place an order for yourself of more than $150 and you'll earn rewards which you can use to get the paper for free. 

 

Here is a full list of the products I used:

Stamps: Ringed With Nature

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Basic Black, Celebrate Everything DSP

Embellishments: Wonderful Snowflakes, Iridescent Rhinestones, White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

Tools: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Layering Circles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP357: Happy Holidays

Happy Saturday! I thought it would be fun to get a little bit of crafting in today and create with the Global Design Project color challenge. I love the colors in this week's challenge, but for some reason it was a struggle to create something I was happy with. Here's the challenge:

And here's what I came up with:

 

I totally scrapped my first idea, and then decided to go with a non-traditional Christmas card. Using colors besides red and green for Christmas cards is one of my favorite things to do, and I think it worked out ok. What do you think?

 

I used the Trimming the Tree stamp set and the coordinating Tree Trimmings Dies, which will be available starting on September 1. Coordinating dies are the best!

 

Here is a full list of products I used on this card:

Stamps: Trimming the Tree

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Pool Party, Tahitian Tide

Embellishments: Tahitian Tide Metallic Woven Ribbon, 2022-2024 In Color Matte Dots

Tools: Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder, Tree Trimmings Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC382: A Beachy Card

The challenge at TGIF Challenges this week is a theme challenge.

 

Who doesn't love the beach?! I used the Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle and my brand new Deckled Rectangles Dies (love them!).

 

The watercolor background was done with Balmy Blue and Starry Sky. The threads are pulled from the Silver-Threaded Twine.

Here is a full list of products used:

Stamps: Friends Are Like Seashells

Ink: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Starry Sky

Paper: Crumb Cake, Starry Sky, Shimmery White Cardstock, Basic White

Embellishments: Silver-Threaded Twine, Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins

Tools: Lasting Label Punch, Seaside Seashells Dies, Deckled Rectangles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#tgifc381: Rings of Love Welcome Card

I love a good sketch to get me started on a card, so I just had to play along with TGIF Challenges this week! Check out the sketch:

 

To be honest, this sketch was super helpful because I forgot that I needed a card to welcome a new teacher at my kids' school this past weekend, and I had to whip the card up in a short amount of time. Sketches make the design process go a lot faster! Here is my card:

 

I love the Rings of Love DSP for cards like this! The little houses are perfect for welcoming someone new to your neighborhood or area. 

 

Here is a full list of products I used on this card:

Stamps: Sweet Songbird, Ringed With Nature

Ink: Soft Suede, Night of Navy

Paper: Soft Succulent, Soft Suede, Basic White, Rings of Love DSP

Embellishments: Linen Thread, 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds

Tools: Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder, Layering Circles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP355: Birthday Piggy

There is a theme challenge at Global Design Project this week:

I knew right away that I wanted to play with my brand new This Birthday Piggy stamp set and Playful Piggy Dies (available to customers next month).

 

This stamp set is so fun, but the dies make it AMAZING! To be honest, I don't spend a long time on most of my cards. They're pretty sweet and simple (and quick!). This one took a little bit longer, but it was really enjoyable to try out lots of the dies and build a scene.

 

The Playful Piggy Dies will be available to customers next month, while supplies last. OR you can get them now by adding them to a starter kit. There are also five other die sets coming that coordinate with stamp sets in the annual and mini catalog. SO fun! 

 

Here is a full list of the products I used on this card:

Stamps: This Birthday Piggy

Ink: Memento Black, Tempting Turquoise

Stampin' Blends Markers: Petal Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Polished Pink, So Saffron, Parakeet Party, Basic Black, Soft Suede, Color Lifter

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Basic White, Gold Foil, Silver & Gold 6" x 6" Specialty Paper, Shimmery White Cardstock, Soft Suede, Basic Black, Parakeet Party, Polished Pink

Embellishments: Rhinestones

Tools: Water Painters, Playful Piggy Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP354: Hey You, You're Doing Amazing

This week's challenge at Global Design Project is a sketch challenge.

I decided to use some bright colors and the Amazing Phrasing stamp set.

 

I can think of so many people who could use a card with this sentiment: Hey You, You're Doing Amazing! I thought that the cheery colors went along well with that greeting.

 

The stitched stars come from the Give it a Whirl Dies - aren't they cute?

 

Here is a full list of products used on this card:

Stamps: Amazing Phrasing

Ink: Coastal Cabana, So Saffron, Polished Pink

Paper: Fresh Freesia, Coastal Cabana, So Saffron, Polished Pink, Basic White

Embellishments: Simply Elegant Trim Combo Pack, Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds

Tools: Give it a Whirl Dies, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Happy Stamping!

Rachel