Happy Birthday to my Daughter

Yesterday was my daughter’s birthday and I made this card for her. Her favorite color is turquoise so I pulled out Pool Party and Bermuda Bay to create the card. I cut off the bottom leaf of the floral spray from the Art Gallery stamp set so it would fit behind the sentiment. The “Happy Birthday” comes from the retired Butterfly Basics stamp set that I will likely never part with because I love the font and size of the sentiment. For the background, I used the Pretty Flowers embossing folder to add some texture. There is clear Wink of Stella glitter on the darker parts of the flowers but as ever, it’s hard to photograph.

I’m playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (#AHSC442) again.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Art Gallery, Butterfly Basics (retired)
Die Cutting & Embossing – Floral Gallery dies, Pretty Flowers embossing folder
Ink – Bermuda Bay ink pad, Pool Party ink pad
Paper – Basic White Thick cardstock, Bermuda Bay cardstock
Coloring Tools – clear Wink of Stella
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stamparatus, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, liquid glue

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Stamp-a-Stack, card layout 2

This past weekend I held a Stamp-a-Stack at my house where we created 12 cards, 3 each of 4 designs.  This is the second of the cards I’m sharing this week.

I wasn’t a huge fan of some of the Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper and this was a great way to use the paper but not overwhelm the card.  I’m not sure why the Rhinestones appear yellow on all of the cards but I didn’t color them.  I was inspired by this card created by Chiaki Haverstick.  The new catalog starts this Friday and it has a beautiful new butterfly die that I need to try this with.

Supplies:

138816	Butterfly Basics  Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Retiring
137154	Butterfly Basics  Photopolymer Stamp Set	Retiring
138813	Butterfly Basics  Wood-Mount Stamp Set	Retiring
137163	Sheltering Tree  Photopolymer Stamp Set
137360	Butterflies Thinlits Dies	Sold Out!
144137	Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper	Sold Out!
100730	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
103033	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
144220	Rhinestone Basic Jewels
103683	Mini Glue Dots
143263	Big Shot
140603	Big Shot Die Brush

Say Goodbye to Number of Years

I decided to try the “Impossible Card” that everyone seems to be making.  I followed Dawn Griffith’s instructions and I think it turned out really well.  The only problem I have is that I was creating it for my son’s birthday this summer…my son turns 11 this summer.  *sigh*  I could only laugh.  Well, it was a really rough first year…  🙂

Notice the Butterfly Basics cameo?  I will miss that stamp.

Supplies:

137154	Butterfly Basics  Photopolymer Stamp Set	Retiring
140653	Number Of Years  Photopolymer Stamp Set	Retiring
140622	Large Numbers Framelits Dies	Retiring
144131	Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack	Retiring
144245	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
100867	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
100730	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
126970	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
102283	Versamark Pad
109132	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
103083	Embossing Buddy
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals
143263	Big Shot
129053	Heat Tool
126889	Stampin’ Trimmer
122334	Simply Scored

Say Goodbye to Flower Shop

I’ll be honest with you, I thought this stamp set would leave last year with Petite Petals.  It really is a nice stamp set and punch combo but I always paired them together.  I’m playing along with The Paper Players Challenge today (#PP390).  (Notice I also used the Butterfly Basics “Happy Birthday”, I will miss that stamp.)  I feel bad that two items on this card are already sold out, the Delightful Daisy DSP and the Pansy Punch are gone!

Here is the sketch I was following:

Check out some more projects with Flower Shop here:

The New Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Another January LOAD challenge layout

Mojo Monday 414

Supplies:

130942	Flower Shop  Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Retiring
130939	Flower Shop  Wood-Mount Stamp Set	Retiring
138816	Butterfly Basics  Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Retiring
137154	Butterfly Basics  Photopolymer Stamp Set	Retiring
138813	Butterfly Basics  Wood-Mount Stamp Set	Retiring
130698	Pansy Punch	Sold Out!
144137	Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper	Sold Out!
100867	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
126983	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad
141897	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
103683	Mini Glue Dots
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Say Goodbye to Butterfly Basics

I will really miss Butterfly Basics, mainly for the Happy Birthday which fits perfectly on a 1″ strip of paper.  I’ve used it many times.  This card was inspired by a card created by Sandy Allnock that I thought was absolutely beautiful.

Here are some other projects I’ve made using Butterfly Basics:

 

Supplies:

138816	Butterfly Basics  Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Retiring
137154	Butterfly Basics  Photopolymer Stamp Set	Retiring
138813	Butterfly Basics  Wood-Mount Stamp Set	Retiring
121045	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
145406	Whisper White Uninked Craft Stampin’ Pad & Refill	Retiring
138292	Banner Triple Punch
141709	Watercolor Pencils
109132	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
103083	Embossing Buddy
129053	Heat Tool

Atlantic Hearts Sketch #247

I still have the Myths & Magic Glimmer paper on my table so I used it on this card too.  I’ve got glitter everywhere.  🙂

I stamped the “Happy Birthday” from the Butterfly Basics stamp set on vellum in Basic Black Archival ink and then embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I did a double layer of the vellum to help the sentiment stand out over all that glitter.

Here is the sketch

Supplies:

137154	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set
140931	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
145601	Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6″ X 6″
101856	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
138292	Banner Triple Punch
124262	Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine
144215	Hearts & Stars Elements
103683	Mini Glue Dots

Butterfly Basics with a Flourish

I think I use the sentiments in the Butterfly Basics stamp set more than I use the images, they just seem to fit what I need whenever I’m looking.   And I just can’t resist adding a flourish when the card feels like it just needs something.

I’m playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (#AHSC246).

Supplies:

137154	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set
102283	Versamark Pad
121045	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
144243	Berry Burst 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
145601	Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6″ X 6″
141478	Flourish Thinlits Dies
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
144191	Berry Burst 5/8″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
109132	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
103083	Embossing Buddy
143263	Big Shot

Merry Little Christmas Memories & More, Day 2

I really wanted to show the versatility of the Memories & More card packs, so I created a few Christmas cards and non-Christmas cards using the same Memories & more card.

Supplies:

144638	Merry Little Christmas Memories & More Card Pack
138702	Watercolor Words Photopolymer Stamp Set
139732	Flurry Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
126966	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad
119685	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
144621	Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
138292	Banner Triple Punch
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
134576	Basic Black Baker’s Twine
103683	Mini Glue Dots
104332	Snail Adhesive
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Supplies:

144638	Merry Little Christmas Memories & More Card Pack
144621	Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
137154	Butterfly Basics Photopoymer Stamp Set
142110	Star of Light Photopolymer Stamp Set
140931	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
102283	Versamark Pad
121045	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
141706	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies
141487	5/8″  Burlap Ribbon
104332	Snail Adhesive
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals
109132	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
129053	Heat Tool
143263	Big Shot

Supplies:

144638	Merry Little Christmas Memories & More Card Pack
144621	Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
143097	All Things Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set
139732	Flurry Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
141587	Jar of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set
140931	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
144086	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad
126953	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
100702	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
141706	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies
144172	Whisper White 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon
103683	Mini Glue Dots
104332	Snail Adhesive
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals
143263	Big Shot

A Whole Lot of Lovely Vintage Leaves

I really do adore this paper.  I tried putting some cut-out leaves with the bow but it was just so cute on its own I didn’t want anything else there.  I can’t say this is my favorite color combination but it screams fall to me.

I’m playing along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #230.

Supplies:

137154	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set
138802	Vintage Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set
126946	Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad
102283	Versamark Pad
119686	Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
111349	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
144110	Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper
144159	Whisper White 3/8″ Classic Weave Ribbon
109129	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder
129053	Heat Tool

Atlantic Hearts Sketch with Butterfly Basics

I’m playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge today.  I stamped the flowers using Staz-on colored them with the Calypso Coral and Old Olive watercolor pencils, and then blended them using the blender pens.  I also used an Aqua Painter and some watery Soft Sky ink to go around the image to soften it.  I attached the watercolor paper to a piece of Calypso Coral, wrapped the baker’s twine around it, and then used dimensionals to add it to the card.

Supplies:

137154	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set
131181	Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad
122925	Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
131203	Soft Sky 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
144110	Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper
122959	Watercolor Paper
138292	Banner Triple Punch
134576	Basic Black Baker’s Twine
141709	Watercolor Pencils
102845	Blender Pens
103954	Aqua Painters
104332	Snail Adhesive
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals