Play with PPA #135

Please do not adjust your computer monitor! The pig really is THAT pink! lol

This card was inspired by and created for the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge.

This card came together in just a matter of minutes for me this week. Once I saw the sketch, the pig from the stamp set 'Button Buddies' came right to mind, in PINK. Melon Mambo to be exact. There he was, stuck in my head, so I pulled out some DSP (Designer Series Paper) that I have be dying to use since it came out (it retires on May 31st so I got in just under the wire!). The polka dot theme just evolved from there...it's kind of amazing how many polka dot products Stampin' Up! has available to choose from! And I decided to use them ALL! Who could blame me? I'm really luvin' my little polka dot piggy, he cracks me up because he is just SO outside of my comfort zone!

I hope he inspires you to pull out paper and ink!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Button Buddies, Petite Pairs

DSP: Cheerful Treat, Brights & 2011-2013 In-Color Designer Series Paper Stacks

Ink Color: Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade

Cardstock: Melon Mambo

Tools: 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon in MM, 3/8" Designer Printed Brads, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Big Shot, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Stamping Sponges 

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Going in Circles...

This is the second card we will be making in my 'Simple Stamping' class this week. The class is held at work on our lunch hour so in order to get two cards done in an hour we need to keep them simple. But simple does not have to be plain! Thanks need to go out to Jen Timko for reminding me that simple shapes can come together to create a work of art. 

 I wanted to showcase one of Stampin' Up!'s new Designer Series Paper 'Comfort Cafe' which will be available in the new catalog which will be released on June 1st! This paper is my new favorite so plan on seeing lots of samples with it! The cardstock used is 'Midnight Muse', one of the 2012-2014 In-Colors from the new catalog. For this card I used just about all of my circle punches to punch circles of different sizes and then arranged them on the Very Vanilla cardstock until I was happy. I adhered the circles to the Very Vanilla cardstock (I let one of the circles hang over the edge for added interest) and then ran that layer through my Big Shot using the Houndstooth embossing folder. I adhered that layer to the Midnoght Muse cardstock using Sticky Tape (embossed layers always needs a bit more adhesion). I stamped my sentiment using my new ink pad in Midnight Muse. The new ink pads are the BOMB!! Just one little tap with my stamp and I had a very beautiful clean image on my Very Vanilla cardstock. I also stamped the companion phrase to the inside of the card so that the entire sentiment reads 'So many smiles...begin with you'. I punched the sentiment out with my 1 1/4" circle punch and layered it onto a Midnight Muse circle punched with my 1 3/8" punch, adhered a Dimensional to the back and attached it to my card front. Then I adhered the card front to the card base and voila! I have a super clean and modern looking card in under 20 minutes! EZ Peasy! 

The 'Petite Pairs' stamp set I used here has lots of options for changing the sentiment, expanding the possibilities for this simple card. You could easily swap out the DSP as well to make it masculine, kid and teenager friendly, even grandma friendly! You could also re-oriente the card to landscape. I just see LOTS of options with this layout!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Petite Pairs

DSP: Comfort Cafe (available June 1st)

Ink Color: Midnight Muse

Cardstock: Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla

Tools: Circle Punches: 1 3/4", 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1", 1/2", Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Big Shot 

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For Dad...

It's time for my monthly stamping class and this time around we are celebrating the dads in our lives with a clean and simple card...

As this class takes place at work on our lunch break my goal is to keep the project as simple as possible with maximum WOW factor. I think this card fits that bill to a tee. I pulled out the much loved but soon to retire "Well Worn" DSP. It is a wonderful masculine set so if you like it, make sure you order by May 31st! I used a retired sentiment but have options available to those in the class who don't need a father's day card to switch out the sentiment for one from the "Loving Thoughts" stamp set. 

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Something to celebrate (retired but you could easily substitute the Loving Thoughts stamp set)

DSP: Well Worn

Ink Color: Not Quite Navy

Cardstock: River Rock, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Linen Thread, 3/16" Metallic Brads in gold

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It's A...

Hi There! Today I needed a card to welcome a little one so I pulled out my favorite 'go to' stamp set "Baby Prints"...I loved it the minute I set eyes on it in the catalog and the love affair has not faded! And of course I reached for the retiring (sniff) Nursery Nest DSP. If you love this paper as much as I do, make sure to place your order before it's gone! I The inspiration for the layout was a card designed by Mary Fish here. But why make one when you can make two? You never know when you will need one so...

Did I mention how much I love this stamp set?!? lol. Hope you enjoyed the cards and are inspired to pull out the paper and ink!

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Supply List:

Paper:  Cardstock - Blushing Bride (retiring), Pear Pizzazz (retiring), and Marina Mist

            DSP - Nursery Nest

Ink:      Blushing Bride (retiring) and Marina Mist

Stamp: Baby Prints

Embellishments: 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Pink Pirouette, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Marina Mist (retiring), and Basic                           Pearls

Live, Laugh, Love - May Pals Blog Hop

It's the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Today the Stampin' Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite retiring products! You've probably hopped over from Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog, I'm stop number 15 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you’ve hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for retiring Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track!

My project this weekwas pretty quick and simple. I layered Just Add Cake DSP on top of Pear Pizzazz cardstock, sponging all the edges as I went. I decided I wanted to use ONLY retiring product so I stamped my sentiments directly onto the DSP. I sure will miss this stamp set! A few more layers of DSP topped off with three blossoms, also sponged, and added glimmer brads to the center using my paper piercing tool. A few snippets of ribbon to finish it off and I can say (sadly) goodbye to the 2010-2012 In Colors. They sure have been fun! If you like them as well, get them while you can on the clearance rack because while the stamp set will be available to purchase until May 31st, the other items will not be restocked once the current supply is exhausted! 

Supply List:

Paper:                   Cardstock - Pear Pizzazz

                              Designer Series Paper – Just Add Cake

Ink:                        Classic Ink Pads – Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, & Poppy Parade

                              Stampin’ Markers – Poppy Parade

Stamps:                 On Your Birthday

Fibers:                   ½” Stitched Poly Ribbon in Pear Pizzazz & Poppy Parade

Embellishments:    2010 In-Color Glimmer Brads

Tools:

Paper Trimmer

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Paper Piercer

Sponge Daubers

Stamp-a-ma-jig

Clear Block I

Snail Adhesive

Stampin’ Dimensionals

I was inspired to combine the idea of using retiring product with a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. Their wonderful design allowed me to use up some of my retiring DSP! Thank you to Jen Mitchell from I Create for the wonderful design this week.

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan , stop number 16 on the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!