Crafting Up the Coast

I designed this card for one of my clubs and they loved it.  The stamp set is “Beautiful World” pg 24-26. The DSP is called World of Good, and is so beautiful.  It contains several sheets, as this one shown, with foil, all of which are just lovely.  I used Very vanilla CS for the sentiment and cut it out with a Die from Nature’s Thoughts, pg 182.  I added the Antiqued Corners as embellishments.  The base card is our new in-color Cinnamon Cider CS as well as the ink for the images.  Hope you like it.  Any comments, just click on the link above, are always appreciated.

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I designed this card for one of my clubs.  This stamp set, “Beautiful World” pg 24-26, is part of a gorgeous suite that you can get at 10% off.  You can also purchase the bundle (Stamps & Dies) for 10% off too.

Here, I have paired 2 different pieces of the DSP,  which are both foiled papers, as a background.  In addition, I have used our new in-color Cinnamon Cider ink stamped on Very Vanilla CS, and also used the new Bronze Foil paper to cut out the stand for the globe.  Card base is Very Vanilla Thick CS.  You can see this beautiful suite here.

This is another one of those stamp sets, “Tasteful Touches”, pgs 122-124, that has gorgeous matching DSP, In Good Taste.  I used Night of Navy Ink and the matching twine that comes in the suite.  This is a very versatile suite and you can get the entire suite or even just the bundle for 10% off.  The dies are Tasteful Labels Dies and I have used 2 of them on this card.  Go Here to purchase.

This guy is so stinkin’ cute.  He is from the set,” Whale Done”, pg 96.  It has a matching punch that you can purchase as a bundle and save 10%.  On this sample I used the Whale of a Time DSP, pg 95 for a background.  I used the stitched Rectangle dies, pg 183, to cut out all the layers and the Stitched so sweet die, pg 179, for the sentiment.  The stamped background is on Pool Party CS, and stamped with both Pool Party and Shaded Spruce inks, as well as the sentiment.  The card base is whisper white thick CS.  You can go HERE to purchase these wonderful items.

Hey Everybody, I can get you the recipe to make any of the samples that are in our new catalog.  Just send me the page number and the description of the card, scrapbook, or 3D item that you want and I will send you the recipe in an email.  It will look like this:

Every now and then we all need a sympathy card and I made this one with the hostess set, “Touched My Heart”, pg 187,  Colors I used are Whiper White, Highland Heather, and Gorgeous Grape, Rocco Rose and Petal Pink.  The layers are cut with our Rectangle stitched framelits, pg 183.  I used the embossing folder, Ornate Floral 3D, pg 185.  I embellished the front with Sequins, which I just realized have been discontinued.  However, you can replace them with some of our new ones.  Many of our embellishments can be dyed with our alcohol Blends to match all of our other items.  A complete list of these can be found on pg 156-158.

Hah! Yes, today is my birthday but I am not going to tell you how old I am.  Just know that I am older than most people that I craft with.  I designed this card for the SUO color challenge using the colors, Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede and Petal Pink and I do love this combination.

The images are from the set, “Whale Done”, pg 96.  I used our Stamparatus,  pg 164, to stamp the Petal Pink images several times because the ink is so light.  The background of Coastal Cabana water wash on watercolor paper would not pick up the color.  I fussy cut the Turtle stamped with Soft suede and filled in with light pink petal blends. I cut the watercolor paper out with our dies from Nature’s Thoughts, pg 192.  The turtle I had to fussy cut.

The Coastal Cabana background is embossed with the Embossing folder, Seabed 3D, pg 185, and sponged with Coastal Cabana Ink.  I then layered that on Soft suede and used Petal Pink as my card base.  I used Petal Pink Sequins to embellish the front of the card. Sentiment is stamped in Memento Black ink.  You can get all of these products here.

This hostess set is called “Summer Days”.  It is so cool!  I am going to have a lot of fun with this set, pg 187.  In addition, I used a die from Tasteful Layers Dies, pg 124, for the sentiment, which is from the set Timeless Tropical, pg 36.  You can get this set if you have a workshop of $150.  Easy to do if you belong to one of my clubs.  Contact me to find out more.

I used our Blends, Mossy Meadow Old Olive, Granny Apple Green, Soft Suede, So saffron, Real Red, Balmy Blue, Rocco Rose, Seaside Spray, Petal Pink and Crumb Cake.  The images are stamped with Memento Black on Whisper White CS, backed with Basic Black CS and the base card of Thick Whisper White.  Go here to see more.

I created this card with the set, “Arrange a Wreath”, pg 127.  This is another one of those, that for the life of the catalog, you can bundle both the set and the dies and get 10% off.  This set is so versatile.  It can be used for several Holidays through out the year.  There are 21 dies and they are all super fun.  On this card I used very vanilla CS on Mint Macaron card base.  I cut the wreath from Pool Party, and the flowers were cut out from Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron, and Highland Heather.  The sentiment is from Very Versailles.

From the set “Jar of Flowers”, pg 10-12 AC, I used for the background, the embossing Folder, Pinewood Planks 3D, pg 185 on Whisper White CS. It is backed with Highland Heather Card base.

I colored the Flowers with our Blends, Seaside Spray, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite ad Daffodil Delight.  The front is embellished with bronze foil cut from World of Map dies, pg 174 AC and the Metallic pearls, pg 156 AC.  In addition, I used the Metallic Gold trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo, pg 101 AC.  All of these supplies can be found here.

This set is called “Whale Done” and is from the Whale of a Time suite, pg 94-96 AC.  I used the new Misty Moonlight ink to stamp the whale and sentiment.  I embossed the front of seaside spray CS with the matching embossing folder, Seabed and sponged the background with Just Jade ink.  I used our clear window sheets, pg 153 and our 2 1/2″ whole punch.  In addition, I used foam adhesive strips to create the space to hold the Whale of a Time sequins.

This is a very versatile set and can be purchased HERE.  You can also get the entire suite or the bundle with the punch for 10% off.  Good deal!

I absolutely love this set, “Pampered Pets” with Matching Pet dies.  The suite “Playful Pets” can be found in the AC on pgs 40-42.  You can buy the entire suite at 10% or just the bundle at 10% off.  The DSP, Playful Pets is so fantastic, that you can cut many of the images with the matching dies.  That is what I did with the  little terrier on the front of this card.  Sorry, I had to fussy cut the Lhasa.  I am wild about this DSP, it is so cool.  I will be making quite a few cards with this set and paper.

I used Real Red and Basic Black Card stock and cut the Whisper white CS with a die from Stitched so Sweetly Framelits, pg 179.

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This card was created to show you all the different textures that you can put together to make a very special card.  I used the DSP, In good taste.  The Whisper white CS was embossed with the Embossing Folder, Tasteful Textile, and the images were stamped in Night Of Navy Ink.  I embellished the front of the card with the Gold hoops and tied it off with the Forever Greenery Gold Metallic trim.  In addition, I used the Gilded Gems on the focal point of the card.

The stamp set is “Tasteful Touches” and you can buy this complete suite, DSP, Embossing Folder,  In Good Taste Elements, Stamps &  Dies and get 10% off the entire suite.  Or if you just want the stamps & dies you can get 10% off that bundle too. The Dies are called Tasteful Labels.  I also used, for the sentiment, a stitched rectangle die.  The card base is Night of Navy CS.

Well today y’all can get on my website and order anything you want from the new Annual Catalog (AC).  This card was created using the set “Beautiful World”, pg 24-26 AC.  The beautiful DSP, World of Good, is the background and I also used the Brass Foils sheets to cut out the images with the matching “World Map Dies”.  The Globe is cut out on Very Vanilla CS using the ink Merry Merlot.  The card base is Thick Very Vanilla CS.  I used the adhesive sheets, pg 162 AC, on the Brass Foil sheets, pg 153 AC, to adhere to the card front.  Awesome, so glad SU brought those back.

This is what is known as a “Clean and Simple” card.  Especially great for those beginners who are not comfortable with using a lot lot of stamps and embellishments and would like to get into it slow and easy.  The stamp set is “Painted Poppies” and I stamped the images with Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green Blends.  The Sentiment is stamped in Memento Black ink and is from the set “So Sentimental”.  Both of these stamp sets are being carried over to the new catalog being released on June 3rd.  The DSP on the background is retiring but can be found here until June 2nd.

This set, Dino Days, pg 100 AC, and it’s matching dies are being carried over to the new catalog.  I think this set is so stinking cute!  I used the retiring paper from the Honeybee SAB DSP and Whisper White thick card stock for the base.  In addition, I colored the images with Seaside Spray, Smoky Slate and Crumb Cake.  The sentiment is stamped in Memento Black and cut out with the new set of Tasteful Label dies.  If you need a catalog or want to purchase any of these items go HERE.

Just realized that this card should say “Designed by” and not Signed by. LOL it’s late and time to go to bed.

Yes, I am so sad that this EF, Coastal Weave, pg 39 SC, is retiring.  It has literally been my favorite out of all the embossing folders that SU has ever made for us.  So perfect for the tropical sets.  The stamp set I used is Floral Essence, pg 108 AC, which is being carried over to the new catalog in June.  I colored the images in Petal Pink and embossed them, with our stamparatus in Clear Embossing powder, pg 181 AC.

The DSP is retiring and is part of the Best Dressed Suite, pg 54 -56 SC.  I used Melon Mambo and Whisper White CS for the layering and Thick Whisper White for the card base.  The sentiment is stamped in Memento Black on So Saffron CS.  You can find these products here.

This set is called “Comfort & Hope” and will be in the new catalog.  I used Whisper White, Gorgeous Grape and Shaded Spruce Card Stock.  Inks used were all the same except I added Highland Heather.  I embellished the front with retiring Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots.

The Greenery and the Flowers are from the set “Positive Thoughts” and cut out with the matching dies Nature’s Thoughts, both of which will be carried over to the new catalog.

I am so glad that they have carried over this set, “A Good Man”,  from last year.  It is a very good set for Father’s Day which will be coming up soon.  I used very vanilla card stock to stamp the images and cut it out with a die from Nature’s Thoughts.  I colored Dad and the boy with our Blends, Night of Navy, Pool Party, Petal Pink and Crumb Cake.

The flowers, from the new set “Field of Flowers”, are stamped with Poppy Parade and Pear Pizazz.  Th background is washed with Mint Macaron.  The DSP used for the background is retiring (Tropical Oasis).  I layered the image with Mint Macaron, which is also the card base.

I just realized that ordering from the new catalog does not start until JUNE 3RD.  I have been thinking it was June 2nd, but I was wrong.  I hope it didn’t distress too many of you.

Looking forward to seeing all of you very soon.  My clubs and camps are starting back up in Middle of June.  I am so ready for all of this and I am sure you guys are too!

The latest Paper Pumpkin that I rec’d had one of the new In-colors, Misty Moonlight included.  I absolutely LOVE IT!

On this card I used the Mason Jar Shaker Domes from the “Flowers for Every Season Suite”.  I really Love the way it came out.  I filled the jar with cut up soft suede and Early Espresso CS to resemble dirt.  The greenery is from the Pineapple die, “In the Tropics” and cut out with Mossy Meadow CS.  I layered some green DSP from “The World of Good” in back of the greenery to give it some depth.  I used the sentiment from “Timeless Tropical” stamp set, and cut it out with a die from “Tasteful Label Dies”.

The background is the DSP, “In Good Taste” and I finished off the card with wooden embellishments from that same suite.  All of these items will be available on June 2nd.  If you need a catalog, please contact me at (843) 881-2586 or email me HERE.

I used the new In-Color Misty Moonlight CS on this card.  Such beautiful colors this year. The Stamp set is “Tasteful Touches” with matching “Tasteful Label Dies”, and will be available in the new Annual Catalog.

I used the Bronze Foil Paper and stamped the image on Shimmery White CS.  I embossed it using our stamparatus.  How do you do that?  Stamp the image in Misty Moonlight ink, clean off the stamp and then add VersaMark ink to the stamp.  Stamp over the misty Moonlight image and then add clear embossing powder.  Heat until set.  The Stamparatus allows you to stamp the same image precisely over the original image.

The feather is embossed in gold and the card is embellished with the new Gold Trim from the Forever Greenery Combo pack.  All of which can be purchased on my website on June 2nd.  In addition, I added our Gold Metallic Pearls to the front of the card.  Hope you like it.

The background on this card is from the Memories and More pack of the Tropical Oasis Suite, pg 38-40 SC.  I love these packs because they contain the most beautiful scenes and images that go perfectly if you are scrap booking or adding them to your cards.  This suite will not be carried over to the new catalog.  However, the stamp set “Timeless Tropical”, and “In the Tropics Dies”,  will be carried over.  Right now you can still buy this bundle and get 10% off, or the suite for that matter and get 10% off.  That will not be the case when the new annual catalog is release on June 2nd.  I also included the Tropical Oasis Trinkets on the front of the card.  Go HERE to get the entire suite, bundle, or items that are being retired.

The card stock I used is Terracotta Tile and Very Vanilla.  I colored the leaves with our Mossy Meadow Blends and the sentiment is stamped in Memento Black Ink.  The Die cut Labels are from Stitched So Sweetly Dies and Ornate Frame Dies.

I just got this stamp set “Comfort & Hope” in Wednesday’s mail and couldn’t wait to create something with it.  I used Very Vanilla CS and stamped the images in Soft suede and Mossy Meadow.  The flower is cut out with the punch, Perennial Flower.  The flower is colored with Blackberry Bliss markers and embellished with the retiring center.   The wheat stalk is made by separating the strands of thread from the burlap ribbon (also retiring) and tied together with Linen Thread.

The sentiment is stamped in Blackberry Bliss Ink and cut out with one of the dies from Tasteful Labels.  The front is layered on Mossy Meadow CS and the base card is Thick Very Vanilla.  Go HERE for for any retiring items on the Last Chance list.

I created this card with the set “Beautiful World” which will be in the new catalog.  I used the DSP, the Chrome Foil CS,  and the dies also from that suite.  I added the braided twine and Very Vanilla CS for the Sentiment.  The little wooden embellishments are from the suite “In Good Taste” also in the new catalog.

This card was created using the “Field of Flowers” Stamp set from the new annual catalog to be released June 2nd.  I used the DSP, Flowers for Every Season, and stamped the image with Old Olive and Mango Medley Ink. The small flowers were stamped in Poppy Parade and cut out with the Matching Confetti Flowers Punch. The base card is Whisper White Thick CS.

You will be able to purchase this as a bundle and save 10%.  Go HERE to shop in my store.

The designer paper on this card is from the beautiful (soon to be retired) Peaceful Poppies, pg 25 SC.  I stamped the images from the set “Jar of Flowers” (in new June catalog), with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink,  I colored the flowers with our Blends, Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral and Granny Apple Green.

The jar is cut out with the Jar punch (new catalog) in Vellum CS and adhered to the front of the card.  Both Front  “Always” and inside sentiments “Thinking of You”, are from a New Set, “Field of Flowers”.   I used the Retiring White Twine on the front of the card and also the retiring Glitter Enamel Dots.  All of these retired items can be found HERE.

I love the way this card came out.  The DSP, Flowers for every Season is so awesome!  I used the die from Nature’s Thoughts on the Whisper White CS and stamped the images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I then colored the images using Ivory, Mango Medley, Cajun Craze, Shaded Spruce and Light Granite Gray for shading.  The card base is our new in-color Just Jade. The matching inks for our new in-colors won’t be in until the catalog goes live but I thought the light shaded spruce matched up pretty well with Just Jade.

The jar was punched out of our vellum cs and stamped in Jet black Stazon ink.  Ribbon is the new in-color Just Jade.

Items on the retired list are moving quite fast so if you want something, now is the time to order it before it is gone.  THIS will take you there.

Yes, another beautiful Suite.  This suite has everything, including some Christmas.  I didn’t get the entire suite but I did get the bundle of “Jar of Flowers” stamp set with the Matching Jar Punch. On this card I used the DSP, “Flowers for every season”, for the background and used the die from Ornate Garden to cut out the DSP.

I stamped the images on Whisper White CS, using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, and colored them with our Blends, Seaside Spray, Cajun Craze, Flirty Flamingo, Shaded Spruce, so Saffron and Light Granite Gray.  The Base card is our thick Whisper White.

Y’all should be getting your new catalog by the end of the month and you will be so amazed by it.  I really think it is the best ever.  If you are not on my catalog list to get one, and would like one, just contact me and we can get you one when they come in.

I submitted this card to SUO Challenges because I thought it was a great card for us women.