Has living in "quarantine" been a roller coaster for you too? I've definitely had ups and downs, and yesterday was one of those really dragging, unmotivated days. At the very end of the day, I got a few minutes to craft, and it made me feel SO much better! This is one of the biggest reasons I love stamping. This is the card I created - I used some of my favorite retiring products.
This is quite possibly my favorite sentiment in the catalog, haha! Does it resonate with anyone else?
I used the Pigment Sprinkles for my background - they're on sale right now for just $16.10! Gorgeous Grape and Bermuda Bay are two of my favorite colors. I also added a few Noble Peacock Rhinestones, which come in five gorgeous colors. These are also on sale! And I had to finish the card off with White Baker's Twine. I will miss that the most because I use it ALL. THE. TIME. Good thing there are lots of new ribbons and twines to love!
Here is a full list of supplies. Make sure to shop soon, because many of these items are while supplies last!
Stamps: Crafting Forever
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Watercolor Paper
Embellishments: Noble Peacock Rhinestones, White Baker's Twine
Tools: Pigment Sprinkles, Aqua Painter, Stitched Shapes Dies, Versamark, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
The sketch challenge this week at Global Design Project provided a lot of inspiration for me! So much inspiration that I created 4 cards using it - all the same but in different colors. I had to decide which one to use as my entry for the challenge, so I went to my Facebook followers and asked them to vote. It was pretty much a tie between two colors - do you want to see which one I chose?!
The blue/green combo was the winner, simply because I liked the placement of the rhinestones better. Purple is my favorite color, so that one was a close second!
And I created this card in two other colors too!
Leave a comment and let me know which color is your favorite. I've listed all of my supplies below. Each card was done with a watercolor wash using an Aqua Painter and 2-3 inks. I started at the bottom and worked my way up, so that the deeper color would fade into a lighter color. Don't you love the ombre look?
I think this photo is my favorite - the colors are so bright and vibrant! The sentiment comes from the Strong & Beautiful stamp set, and I had four of my very good friends in mind when I created these cards. Thank you for stopping by today. I hope I've inspired you to go and create something bold and beautiful!
Stamps: Strong & Beautiful
Ink: Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo, Stampin' Blends Markers: Dark Bermuda Bay, Dark Highland Heather, Dark Flirty Flamingo, Dark Daffodil Delight
Paper: Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo
Embellishments: Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Holiday Rhinestones, Noble Peacock Rhinestones
Tools: Stitched Labels Dies, Aqua Painter
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
It's hard to believe that Valentine's Day is just over a month away! The Valentine's Day products offered in this year's Spring Mini Catalog are just gorgeous, and they really make it easy to put together a pretty card! I followed the sketch at Global Design Project this week to create my design.
What you might not notice at first glance is the very subtle splatter on the white background. I used my Aquapainter and Flirty Flamingo ink - all you have to do is ink up the Aquapainter and make sure it's wet, then flick it. The more ink you add, the more pronounced your splatter.
This was the first time I tried this technique, and it was a last-minute add to this card. I didn't add too much ink because I didn't want to ruin the card! Next time, I'll experiment with more ink and see what happens.
I've spotted a lot of great designs for this sketch challenge, so make sure you go and check them all out!
Stamps: Heartfelt
Ink: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Sparkle Glimmer Paper, From My Heart Specialty DSP
Embellishments: Rhinestones, Real Red 3/8" Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon, Heart Doilies
Tools: Aquapainter
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
I have a super cute Halloween card to share with you today! I am not big on Halloween, but I kind of love how this turned out!
I fussy cut the image from the Monster Bash DSP, and it is framed with a few Holiday Rhinestones. The bats and sentiment are from the To Every Season stamp set. And that background? Pigment Sprinkles of course! The card is finished off with some Black Glittery Organdy Ribbon.
Now to find someone to send this to... does anyone send Halloween cards? I never have, but wouldn't this card be a fun surprise in your mailbox?
Stamps: To Every Season
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Basic Black, Watercolor Paper, Whisper White (inside), Monster Bash DSP
Embellishments: Black Glittery Organdy Ribbon, Holiday Rhinestones
Tools: Pigment Sprinkles, Aquapainter
Adhesives: Stampin' Dimensionals
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
Confession time: I really didn't have the time today to create this card, but I did it anyways. The challenge over at TGIF Challenges this week is Christmas in July, and since the current product I have for Christmas is limited, I came up with the idea to use my Pigment Sprinkles. I have been wanting to try these, and they did not disappoint!
I also used the new Watercolor Paper, and it is AWESOME! It's nice and smooth, and dried flat. What?! The colors of the Pigment Sprinkles are so vibrant, and I love that they completely match the Stampin' Up! colors. I embossed first, then added water with the Aquapainter. I sprinkled on some of the Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green Pigment Sprinkles, then blended with the Aquapainter. Easy peasy!
Here's a close up of the details:
Now I better get back to what I'm supposed to be doing today - cleaning and prepping for my card class this Saturday. Stay tuned for more of the Pigment Sprinkles - I'll definitely be using them again!
Stamps: Making Christmas Bright
Paper: Whisper White, Lovely Lipstick, Granny Apple Green, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Sparkle Glimmer Paper
Embellishments: Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Rhinestones
Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Pigment Sprinkles, Aquapainter
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
On Saturday, I'll be holding my new catalog kick off party as well as a big BOGO sale with my retired products. If you're coming, you may want to skip this post for now. The card I'm sharing today is the one we'll be making Saturday!
I recently participated in a card swap, and I CASEd this card from one I received back with the swaps. The swap card was designed by Kristina Rees. Here's the one she sent - I love it!
I don't have Free as a Bird yet, so I decided to substitute what I do have - Above the Clouds.
I watercolored with Seaside Spray on Shimmery White Cardstock, and of course I had to use the Woven Threads Sequins and White Baker's Twine again. (You'll be seeing them in my next post too...) I'm starting to think I can't create a card without those sequins anymore. They're just that good!
Stamps: Above the Clouds
Ink: Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose, Soft Suede, Pretty Peacock
Paper: Whisper White, Shimmery White, 2019-2021 In Color DSP Stack
Embellishments: Woven Threads Sequins, White Baker's Twine
Tools: Aquapainter, Hot Air Balloon Punch, Stitched Shapes Dies
Adhesives: SNAIL, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
Have you seen this technique yet? No line watercoloring is a new technique to me, but I had to try it after seeing some beautiful projects that were made using it. If you're curious about how it works, you can watch my Facebook Live from today. Basically, you stamp an image in a very light color - I used Sahara Sand stamped off once. Then you watercolor using an Aqua Painter and your ink pads. Here's the result:
It's a different look, but very artistic, I think. I'll be sharing a card later this week that I used Stampin' Blends to color, and the two looks are completely different! Leave a comment and let me know what you think.
Stamps: Country Home
Ink: Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss
Paper: Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss, Shimmery White, Wood Textures DSP
Accessories & Tools: Aqua Painter, Galvanized Buttons, Braided Linen Trim, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
You are going to get two posts from me today, because I just couldn't miss out on the chance to participate in the Global Design Project challenge this week! They are choosing a winner this week to be a guest designer for 6 months, and I would love that opportunity!
The challenge was to CASE this card by Brian King.
I chose to use the floral element in the bottom left corner, the friend theme of the card, and the pink and green color scheme.
This is the first time I've used the Lovely Floral Dynamic Impressions Textured Embossing Folder. I water-colored with a few new colors, and a few returning colors - Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, and a little So Saffron for the center of the large flower. I used an Aquapainter with a light touch on my cardstock. Our Whisper White cardstock is not ideal for water-coloring because it pills easily, but you can use it if you are careful. I added a few of the Share What You Love Artisan Pearls as flower centers to finish the card.
Stop back later for another post featuring my top ten favorites from the new Annual Catalog, and make sure to check out the Global Design Project for more creative ideas!
Stamps: Love What You Do
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Granny Apple Green, Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, So Saffron
Paper: Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo
Accessories & Tools: Lovely Floral Dynamic Impressions Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Aquapainter, Share What You Love Artisan Pearls
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
Welcome to this month's Stamp 'n' Hop blog hop! This month we are featuring Sale-a-bration products, and I've picked a few of my favorites. If this is your first time joining us, we are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world, and I am coming to you from Arizona in the United States. I hope you enjoy my project, and take some time to have a look at all the other talented artists on the hop!
My card today features the Blossoming Basket stamp set and the Celebrate You Thinlits, as well as the Amazing You stamp set. The Blossoming Basket stamp set is part of a bundle that you can get for FREE with a $100 purchase. I wanted to highlight just the flowers out of the basket image, so I heat embossed them in white, watercolored them with an Aquapainter and my ink pads, and fussy cut them. What do you think?
I pulled my color scheme from the colors of the Love Today Planner. I used Calypso Coral, Real Red, Emerald Envy, and Lemon Lime Twist on the flowers and leaves. You can see a full list of supplies below.
Stamps: Blossoming Basket (SAB), Amazing You (SAB)
Ink: Calypso Coral, Real Red, Emerald Envy, Lemon Lime Twist
Paper: Night of Navy, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Shimmery White Cardstock, Wood Textures DSP Stack
Accessories & Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Aquapainters, Celebrate You Thinlits (SAB), Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot, Rhinestones
Make sure to follow along the hop. There is sure to be lots of inspiration!
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
This week, I will not be late in participating in this challenge! The challenge at TGIF Challenges this week is a theme - sweater weather. I've had this fall scrapbook page in my head for awhile, and of course I used all of my favorite fall products to create it!
What do you think? These pictures are from a visit to the pumpkin farm last fall. We're planning to go again this year, but it just won't be the same when it's still close to 90 degrees outside...
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Spooky Night DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Old Olive, Watercolor Paper, Gold Foil
Accessories & Tools: Layering Ovals Framelits, Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot, Aquapainters, Burlap Ribbon, Gold Metallic Thread, Journaling Pens
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
As most of you know, I got to attend Stampin' Up!'s OnStage event in San Diego a few weeks ago. I thought I would share the card I brought to swap with you today.
I participated in an organized swap, which means I met with a group of demonstrators at a specific time and we all traded cards. I also brought some extra for general swaps - trading with anyone else who asked me. I got a good variety of cards in return for mine, and it's always fun to see other's ideas!
I decided to use the Lift Me Up bundle for my cards. I was hoping it would carry over to the next catalog - and it is!
Stamps: Lift Me Up
Ink: Cucumber Crush, Dapper Denim
Paper: Kraft, Dapper Denim, Shimmery White, Whisper White, 2015-2017 In Color DSP Stack
Accessories & Tools: Up & Away Thinlits, Big Shot, Aquapainter, Triple Banner Punch, Silver Sequin Trim
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
I don't know about you, but I am in the stage of life where people I know are having babies. Two baby boys were born in our circle of family and friends in the last week and a half, and I thought it was the perfect excuse to use the Little Cuties stamp set!
I used a mix of new and old products on this card - from the Stitched Shapes Framelits to the Happy Happenings stamp set to the brand new Copper Trim, they are all must haves! Speaking of that Copper Trim, here's a close up:
You'll be able to get your hands on that June 1, but both stamp sets I used on this card are retiring, so make sure you order those soon! If you'd like to see what else is coming in June, please take my short survey and request a catalog. I will be sending them out in the middle of May, and I would be happy to send you one too! (Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be entered to win an ink pad of your choice!)
What else have I been up to lately? I'm glad you asked! I am continuing to organize my new crafting space, and I was able to purchase my very first Stamp 'n' Storage organizers. I am in LOVE with them, and can't wait to order more!
If you are in the market for some craft organization, you can use my referral link and get a 10% discount on your first purchase. I highly recommend this company, and the organizers fit perfectly in my IKEA Kallax shelf!
Here is a complete list of supplies used on today's card:
Stamps: Little Cuties, Happy Happenings
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Watercolor Paper
Accessories & Tools: Brights Enamel Dots, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot, Copper Trim, Watercolor Pencils, Aquapainter
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
