Creation Station: Monochromatic

Happy September! Are you a lover of the 'ber' months like I am? So many holidays to look forward to, and cooler weather! Let's kick off the month with this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop. Our theme this month is Monochromatic. 

I am in full holiday creating mode now, and decided to create some monochromatic Christmas cards using the new Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper and the two stamp sets from the Joy of Christmas Suite.

 

That red card had me singing Christmas carols to myself while I was crafting. The sentiment and paper were a perfect match!

 

For my green card, I stamped off once in Granny Apple Green ink for the 'NOEL'.

 

And how to make those fun bows... I folded the Metallic Ribbon back and forth a few times and secured with a Mini Glue Dot. Then I tied the In Color Baker's Twine around the center and tied with a bow. 

 

Which card was your favorite? Red or green? Comment and let me know! 

Here is a full list of products used on these cards. Many of them are brand new products and will be available to customers starting on Wednesday.

Stamps: Christmas Classics, Joy of Noel

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Poppy Parade

Paper: Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Poppy Parade, Basic White, Merry Bold & Bright DSP

Embellishments: Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs, Sweet Sorbet Metallic Woven Ribbon, Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon, 2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine

Tools: Christmas Classics Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created! Next up is the talented Jeanna Bohanon.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC434: Give Thanks

There is a theme challenge at TGIF Challenges this week. Isn't this some pretty inspiration?

I pulled out some colors I saw in this graphic - Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, and Lost Lagoon - and paired them with the Courage & Faith stamp set. I also used the Nested Essentials Dies, along with the sentiment to fit the 'thanks' theme.

 

The Nested Essentials Dies coordinate so well with this stamp set! Several of the sentiments fit in this shape, and it's perfect if you're wanting a vertical sentiment. 

 

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

Stamps: Courage & Faith

Ink: Memento Black, Lost Lagoon

Stampin' Blends Markers: Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Lost Lagoon

Paper: Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Basic White, Calypso Coral

Embellishments: Lost Lagoon 1/4" Bordered Ribbon, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Ombre Matte Decorative Dots

Tools: Versamark, Basics Embossing Powders, Heat Tool, Nested Essentials Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

#TGIFC433: Thanks So Much

It's time for a sketch challenge at TGIF Challenges this week!

 

I paired two stamp sets and the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper for this one. What do you think?

 

The flowers are from the Just My Type stamp set, and are stamped directly onto the DSP. The sentiment is from the Kindest Expressions stamp set. I've decided these two work really well together!

 

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

Stamps: Just My Type, Kindest Expressions

Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Blueberry Bushel

Paper: Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White, Bright & Beautiful DSP, Soft Shimmer Paper

Embellishments: Tinsel Gems Four Pack, Ribbon Duo Combo Pack

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC432: Alcohol Ink Blending with Irresistible Blooms

The color challenge at TGIF Challenges this week is amazing - I love these colors!

 

I decided to try a new-to-me technique for my card: alcohol ink blending. I watched a video by Patty Bennett to learn the ins and outs of how to do this, and it took me a few tries. Definitely use 91% alcohol or higher, or you will not get the results you're looking for! In the end, I was pretty happy with how my card turned out.

 

I paired my background with the Irresistible Blooms Bundle. Isn't that die cut swirl fun? 

 

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

Stamps: Irresistible Blooms

Ink: Bubble Bath, Blueberry Bushel, Parakeet Party

Stampin' Blends Markers: Bubble Bath, Blueberry Bushel, Parakeet Party

Paper: Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Vellum

Embellishments: Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Tools: Water Painters, Stampin' Spritzer, Wink of Stella, Irresistible Blooms Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Other: 91% Isopropyl Alcohol

 

Have you tried alcohol ink blending before? Leave a comment and let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

August Card Club Sneak Peek

This month's Card Club kit features those adorable monkeys in the Little Monkey Bundle and the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper.

 

Interested in getting this card class in your mailbox? Click here for more information and to sign up.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP406: I Like You

There is a sketch challenge at the Global Design Project this week, and I love it because it's so simple!

 

I used the Irresistible Blooms Suite, an online exclusive suite of products from Stampin' Up! 

 

I let the paper do most of the work on this card. It's so pretty, isn't it? I love the pinks and yellows - it reminds me of a sunset.

 

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

Stamps: Irresistible Blooms

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Petal Pink, Hello, Irresistible DSP

Embellishments: Loose Frosted Dots, Sweet Sorbet Metallic Woven Ribbon

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Creation Station: Ombre Blending

 

I'm excited to be hopping along with the Creation Station Design Team again this month! Our theme this time is Ombre Blending.

 

I've used a combination of Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo, and Petal Pink to create my ombre background. Blending brushes are your best friend for this type of background! 

 

The flowers are heat embossed in white on Watercolor Paper, and then colored with Melon Mambo ink and a Water Painter.

 

Here is a full list of products used:

Stamps: Irresistible Blooms

Ink: Memento Black, Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic Black, Basic White, Watercolor Paper

Embellishments: Iridescent Rhinestones

Tools: Versamark, Basics Embossing Powders, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Blending Brushes, Stylish Shapes Dies, Irresistible Blooms Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created! Dani Dziama is up next.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel