#TGIFC422: Just Swinging By

What would you do with a navy background? That's the challenge at TGIF Challenges this week!

 

I decided to use the Little Monkey stamp set and then picked a few colors that I think work well with Night of Navy - Lemon Lolly and Calypso Coral. 

 

Do you like cutesy animal stamp sets? I am always drawn to them, and this one is adorable! I love the little heart image in the stamp set, and it fits right into this swinging monkey's arms.

 

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

Stamps: Little Monkey

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends Markers: Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Granny Apple Green, Calypso Coral

Paper: Night of Navy, Basic White, Lemon Lolly

Embellishments: Ombre Matte Decorative Dots

Tools: Basics 3D Embossing Folders, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP395: Happy Birthday, Dad!

The challenge at Global Design Project this week is a theme challenge: birthdays. We all need lots of birthday cards, right?! Make sure you check out all of the entries over on their blog for lots of birthday inspiration.

 

I combined two stamp sets for this challenge: the Gone Fishing stamp set and the Waves of Inspiration stamp set. 

 

The color combination comes from Stampin' Up!'s color coach - color combinations using Pretty Peacock:

 

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

Stamps: Gone Fishing, Waves of Inspiration

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie

Paper: Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Crumb Cake, Regals DSP, Glorious Gingham DSP

Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio

Tools: Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC421: Happy Retirement

The challenge at TGIF Challenges this week is a theme challenge. Time to get inspired to start creating cards for the men in your life!

 

I used the Gone Fishing stamp set and Let's Go Fishing Designer Series Paper for my card.

 

This card layout is a nice, easy one. I cut the background piece of Designer Series Paper to 4" x 5 1/4", and the the square piece to 3" x 3". Then I layered some Misty Moonlight cardstock behind that measured 3 1/4" x 3 1/4". 

 

Did you know that you can get 16 squares of Designer Series Paper out of one 12" x 12" piece when you cut it this size? Then just choose a sentiment and label of some sort and add it on the corner with ribbon, twine, or embellishments if you'd like. Easy peasy! 

 

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

Stamps: Gone Fishing

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Paper: Thick Very Vanilla, Very Vanilla, Misty Moonlight, Let's Go Fishing DSP

Embellishments: 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim, Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots

Tools: All That Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

#TGIFC420: Sending You a Big Squeeze

I love a good sketch challenge, and that's what they've got at TGIF Challenges this week. Check it out:

 

I've been itching to use the Sweet Citrus Bundle, and I paired it with a few new colors - Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lolly. I am LOVING these colors!

 

I've also used the new White Center Specialty Paper. If you tear it, you can see the white center of the paper. I also embossed it for a lot of added texture.

 

That Designer Series Paper in the background comes from the Bright & Beautiful DSP stack. It's my favorite new paper!

 

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

Stamps: Sweet Citrus

Ink: Azure Afternoon, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly

Paper: Azure Afternoon, Basic White, White Center Specialty Paper, Bright & Beautiful DSP

Embellishments: Iridescent Rhinestones

Tools: Basics 3D Embossing Folders, Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

Creation Station: Dots & Spots

 

Hello, and welcome to this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop! Our theme this month is Dots & Spots. 

 

I suggested this theme because I love polka dots, and I can't wait to see what everyone has created this month. For the "spot" part of the theme, I was thinking animal spots, so I've incorporated both dots and spots into my card.

 

For the dots in my background, I used the Gold Celebrations Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper. 

 

Here's a fun tip: that Gold Celebrations paper can be flipped over, and it's silver on the other side! 

 

For my spots, I used the Zany Zoo Bundle. This is one of my favorite bundles in the new catalog - it's so playful and fun!

 

I really enjoyed pulling out a lot of new products for this card. Here is a list of all the products I used:

Stamps: Zany Zoo

Ink: Memento Black, Berry Burst

Stampin' Blends Markers: Light & Dark Lemon Lolly, Light & Dark Bubble Bath, Light Berry Burst, Light Basic Black

Paper: Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Basic White, Gold Celebrations Specialty Designer Series Paper, Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Tinsel Gems Four-Pack, 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack

Tools: Zany Zoo Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Make sure you hop along and check out what the rest of the team has created this month! Next up is the lovely Mikaela Titheridge.

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

#GDP389: Rainy Day Hello

Another day, another color challenge! This one is from Global Design Project.

 

I've had the Playing in the Rain Bundle out all week, so it was an easy choice as my starting point. I paired it with the Conversation Bubbles Bundle for a different sentiment.

 

A few other details:

• The paper in the background is the Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper. I love this one because it includes all of the 2022-2024 In Colors!
• I stamped off for a lighter shade of Tahitian Tide on the clouds.
• The Raindrops Embossing Folder is the perfect backdrop for that fox with his umbrella.
• Who knew?! Pumpkin Pie is a great fox color!

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

Stamps: Conversation Bubbles, Playing in the Rain

Ink: Memento Black, Tahitian Tide

Stampin' Blends Markers: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tahitian Tide

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Tahitian Tide, Tea Boutique DSP

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

Tools: Raindrops Embossing Folder, Stylish Shapes Dies, Conversation Bubbles Dies, Playing in the Rain Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

#TGIFC415: Rainy Days

Color challenges are so much fun, but this one was a bit of a challenge for me! Check out the colors in this week's TGIF Challenges color challenge:

 

I love bright colors, and Bermuda Bay is one of my favorite colors, but this combination just isn't one I would typically use. I think it turned out ok though!

 

I pulled out my Watercolor Pencils to color the image. This particular set includes all three of the colors in the challenge, so it was perfect! You can use these pencils as is, or use a Blender Pen or Water Painter to smooth out the color. I used a Water Painter here. 

 

Here is a full list of products used on this card (note: some of these are retiring and have already sold out).

Stamps: Playing in the Rain

Ink: Stazon Black

Stampin' Blends Markers: Dark Daffodil Delight

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Shimmery White Cardstock, Regals 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Classic Matte Dots, White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

Tools: Raindrops Embossing Folder, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Watercolor Pencils, Water Painters, Versamark, Basics Embossing Powders, Heat Tool

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel