A Simple Note with Countless Sayings 1

This card started out life as a Clean and Simple Saturday card...but I got a little carried away :) 

This one went a bit sideways on me, but I glad it did because I LOVE the way it turned out!

The stamp set I used here, Countless Sayings I, is a new photopolymer stamp set from Stampin' Up! I have to let you know that I am a huge fan of the photopolymer stamps. They cling well and make stamping straight very easy since you can see right through the stamp! I was so very pleased when Stampin' Up! announced recently that they will be manufacturing their photopolymer stamps at the Kanab facility...this sounds to me like they are here to stay and will have more offerings. Can't wait!!

I had so much fun making these cute little banners with the new punch that will be offered during Sale-a-bration! So easy to make a perfect banner, just punch, punch, punch! and you're done! I applied a line of Sticky Strip to the back of my cardstock, adhered my ribbon, and then added another layer of Sticky Strip and then just place my banners. Easy Peasy! Are you making your shopping list yet? All of the new Sale-a-bration products are fab-u-lous!

I discoverd that I do not own the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (a situation I will have to remedy!). I tried the Small Heart Punch, but it was too small. Then I tried the Full Heart Punch, but it was too big. Stay with me here...

I poked around in my stash a bit and discovered that the Circle Card Thinlits Dies has a heart die that was just right! There are lots of accessories in this Thinlits Dies set, please give it a second look!

I embossed the "I" and the "You" in white and used coordinating cardstock for the hearts. They make me so happy!

A coordinating envelope and this card is ready to go! I hope you've enjoyed my project today and give the new photopolymer stamps a try :) Your comments keep me motivated...I would love to hear from you! Thanks and have a super day!

Stampin Supplies:

Stamps: Countless Sayings I (135892)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Coastal Cabana (131297), Strawberry Slush (131295) Cardstock; 2013-2015 (130136) Designer Series paper Stack, Brights (130134) Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink: Bermuda Bay (131171) Classic Stampin' Pad

Tools:  Big Shot (113439); Thinlits - Circle Card Dies (133480); Heat Tool (129053); White (109132) Stampin' Emboss Powder; Stampin' Trimmer (126889); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Embellishments: Coastal Cabana (130024) 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim

Thanks for stopping by! 

Language of Love - PPA 187 Color Challenge

These new Circle Card Thinlits Dies sure make it easy to whip up a fabulous card! And it's time to start thinking about how to celebrate those we love with colors inspired by the Pals Paper Arts Design Team. They keep the creativity flowing! This week they have a color challenge for us:

This wonderful color combination made creating this Valentine's Day card so fun!

EZ Peasy Design Tips:

• Pre-cutting and attaching a 3" x 5 1/2" piece of designer series paper to your base layer prior to cutting it with the thinlit die makes the circle cut out inside a breeze
• The 2 1/2" Circle Punch fits perfectly inside the circle on the base card
• The scallop circle shape on the inside of the card is included in the Circle Card Thinlit Dies set and makes a perfect spot to leave a personal note
• The large heart image here is from the Language of Love Stamp Set and is designed to be used with the Full Heart Punch - ez peasy
• The small heart, cut here with Red Glimmer Paper, is also included in the Circle Card Thinlit Dies set
• The zig-zag was easily created using the Bigz XL Tasteful Trim Die
• The little banner is stamped with an image from the Love You to the Moon Stamp Set and provides not only a wonderful sentiment but also balances the card out
• Isn't the lined envelope a wonderful touch? It add such a heft to the envelope that you just know there is something special inside! The Envelope Liners Framelits Dies are on sale this week!

These holidays sure do seem to sneak up on us...have you started your Valentine's Day cards yet?

Stampin Supplies: 

Stamps: Language of Love (133077), Love You to the Moon (133143)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482), Soft Sky (131203) Cardstock; Brights (130134) Designer Series Paper Stacks; Red (121790) Glimmer Paper

Ink: Real Red (126949) Classic Stampin' Pad

Tools:  Big Shot (113439); Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (132172); Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480); Bigz XL Tasteful Trim Die (120893); 2 1/2' Circle Punch; Full Heart Punch (119883),Stampin' Trimmer (126889); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Embellishments: Subtles (130030) Designer Buttons

Thanks for stopping by! 

Clean and Simple Saturday - Festive Christmas

Okay, I know what you're thinking..."A RED snowflake???" Yep. Who says snowflakes can't be red? Is that written down anywhere? Nope, okay then, a very chipper and RED snowflake it is! lol

A funny story about this snowflake....I had this card all designed in my head. I was going to mix Cherry Cobbler Emobssing Powder with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to make my RED snowflake shimmer but when I reached for my Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder it was no where to be found! WHAT?! I was sure I had ordered it...it turns out it is one of only two I don't own. Figures! So, I improvised! I stamped the image in Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, then again in Versamark Ink. Then I sprinkled Heat & Stick Powder over it, heat set it with my Heat Tool, and then added some Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter and set it again. A little more work than I had anticipated but it sure came out nice and sparkly!

I also heat embossed the sentiment with White Embossing Powder to make sure it popped of the card. I know it isn't fair to have favorites, but...I think this one IS my favorite!

I popped my snowflake up with Stampin' Dimensionals to give it a bit more wow...and of course the Large Rhinestone jewel is the crowning touch :)

I realize that while I do stamp frequently on the inside of the card, I am terrible about taking pictures of them...both the outside and inside sentiments are from the More Merry Messages stamp set. I highly recommend this stamp set, it is very versatile! This set is actually a carry over from last year so it can only be seen online.

The snowflake is from the Snow Day stamp set, I just thought it added a little 'something'.

Thanks for stopping by...please let me know what you think about my RED snowflake (!) and enjoy your Saturday, I intend to spend mine decorating for Christmas!

Stampin Supplies: 

Stamps: Festive Flurry (131781), More Merry Messages (126402), Snow Day (131892)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Cherry Cobbler (119685) Cardstock; Seasons of Style (132181) Designer Series Paper Stack (for envelope)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (126966) Classic Stampin' Pad

Tools:  Big Shot (113439); Festive Flurry Framelits (132193); Heat Tool (129053); White Embossing Powder (109132), Heat & Stick Powder (100625); Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023); Embossing Buddy (103083); Stampin' Trimmer (126889); Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (101049); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Embellishments: Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

Dear Santa - PPA181 Sketch Challenge

Happy Thanksgiving Stampers! I celebrated yesterday with my family and today I am in full Christmas mode! My card today is based on the Pals Paper Arts Sketch for this week:

I have been itching to use the Santa's List stamp set from the Holiday Catalog. I am so glad I purchased this set...so easy to use and just a darling rendering of Santa!

This card is pretty straightforward but one thing I did want to point out is the chevrons. I do not own the new chevron punch yet so I improvised by using the Hexagon Punch! I simply punch a hexagon out and then using a post it note, ran it through the punch again to create the chevron shape! 

Necessity is the mother of invention!

I hope you have a wonderful holiday doing what you love best!

Stampin Supplies: 

Stamps: Santa's List (131811), More Merry Messages (126402),

Paper: Whisper White (124302) Cardstock; Cherry Cobbler (129955) Core'dinations Cardstock; Seasons of Style (132340) Designer Series Paper

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (126996) Classic Stampin' Pad

Tools:  Hexagon Punch (130919); Stampin' Trimmer (126889); Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (101049); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Embellishments: Regals (130932) Candy Dots 

Clean and Simple Saturday - Best of Snow

I am just loving the new Best of Snow stamp set! This little snowman is just too ca-yoot!! I tried my hand at coloring, with a blender pen, which I don't do very often so please don't judge! 

I just love that Stampin' Up! makes Stampin' Write Markers in every color so you can quickly color coordinate your projects. For this project I just scribbled a bit of each color onto a clean Clear Mount Block and then used a blender pen to pick up and apply as much (or as little) color as I felt was needed to the snowman. And I felt that the sentiment "Happy Christmas" from the More Merry Messages Stamp Set was very fitting for this jolly snowman. I used Cherry Cobbler ink to match and to accentuate the Cherry Cobbler in his scarf...EZ Peasy!

Three little rhinestones finish the card off nicely and, I think, do a pretty good representation of glistening snowflakes!

A super simple card today...short on creation time but long on cuteness! Love this guy!

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much for stopping by!!

Stampin Supplies: 

Stamps: Best of Snow (134387), More Merry Messages (126402),

Paper: Whisper White (124302), Cardstock

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (126996) Classic Stampin' Pad; Assorted Stampin' Write Markers

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer (126889); Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (101049); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Embellishments: Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246)