I used the Embossing Folder, Confetti Texture, page 5 of the OC and the sentiment is from the set, Endless Birthday Wishes, page 6 of the AC. The DSP is from the Paper Stack on page 5, OC, It’s my Party! The balloons are punched out with the Balloon Bouquet punch found on page 13 of the OC.
This was another card we made at our Wednesday morning club class along with the Diorama. I used the DSP. going places page 39, of the OC and the set, Beautiful Ride, page 15. I used the embossing folder, World Traveler and the colors I used were Old Olive and Lost Lagoon, and Delightful Dijon. I used Washi Tape, In-Color, page 157 of the AC. Hope you like it.
My awesome Wednesday morning group wanted to make a diorama so I designed this one for them. It was so much fun putting it all together. I used the stamp sets, By the Tide, AC page 82 and From Land to Sea, page 83. In addition, Wetlands, page 116, also AC. The backround papers are from the DSP stack, Going Places, page 39 of the OC. If ever they carried over a DSP I wish it would be this stack. I have used it so much and I love it. I also used the set Gorgeous Grunge from the AC, page 123 for the sand. I used our Oval Framelits, page 173 AC, and the embellishments, bird and fencing (non SU) were miscellaneous chip board that I had hoarded a long time ago.
I borrowed this set, Party Wishes, page 5 OC, from my daughter Maureen (Mo). It was one of those sets that I said I didn’t need when the new OC came out. Again, was I wrong! This set is so awesome! I have made many cards with it and I keep telling myself why don’t I just go ahead and buy it. She purchased the stack of DSP, It’s my Party, page 5, which I did not purchase, another bummer! However, she is so kind to let me use as much as I want of hers. I can’t stop making cards with this bundle. The three Party Punch pack that matches the set is the BOMB! Watch for more to come on this great set.
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Personally, I think that the Best Thoughts Stamp Set (item 139234) is one of this year’s most beautiful hostess sets. I’ve already made an engagement card with it for a good friend. “The best is yet to come” text was very appropriate for the occasion and the set’s flower image is awesome in its simplicity . . . and so versatile. It’s perfect as a background stamp—or it can easily be the centre of attention (as it is with this card):
I used a watercoloring technique with the help of Aqua Painters (item 103954), Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills, and Shimmery White Cardstock (item 101910). For the card above I used the Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (item 102109) and the Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (item 115662). I put one drop of each ink color in an egg cup and filled an Aqua Painter with water.
Before doing this, I stamped the flower in VersaMark ink (item 102283) on Shimmery White Cardstock, then poured White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (item 109132) over it. Then I shook off the excess powder and heat embossed the image using the Heat Tool (item 129053). Once this was done, I squirted some water on my stamped flower using a Stampin’ Spritzer (item 126185) filled with water. That allowed me to blend the ink. Then I colored the flower using an Aqua Painter, changing the colors until I got a result that I liked. As the finished flower was very wet, I used the Heat Tool to dry it off a bit; then I cut out the flower using Paper Snips (item 103579).
For the next step, I assembled the card using Smoky Slate Cardstock (item 131202) for the base, a piece of striped Designer Series Paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (item 138435), and Whisper White Cardstock (item 100730) for the top layer—embossed using the Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 133739) and splashed with red/pink ink using an Aqua Painter.
I adhered the cut-out flower to the card (placing a small piece of thread underneath). I also stamped the “Friend” image from the Awesomely Artistic Stamp Set (item 139950) in Tuxedo Black Memento ink (item 132708) on Whisper White Cardstock, then cut it into a banner shape and adhered it to the flower. I also punched small flower accents from White Vellum Cardstock (item 101856) using the flower punch in the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (item 133787), and added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 119246) to the finished card.
I made the same card using Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (item 122933) and Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (item 122932), which gives the card an entirely different look. Have fun creating your own watercolor card!
Chantal de Kaste
Artisian Design Team 2015–2016
Not too soon to be thinking of Easter and this set, Easter Lamb, page 24 of the OC is so cute. I embossed the image in white on Navy Blue and used the DSP background paper, English Garden, page 142 from the AC and the silver Metallic thread, also from same, page 159.
On this card I embossed the images in white on Vellum card stock and colored them with markers on the reverse side with Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow. I love the way it came out. The stamp set is Flowering Fields from Sale-A-Bration catalog, page 12. I used the Bakers twine, page 6 of the OC. The sentiment if from the set Sweet Sayings, page 41.
I love this stamp set, Beautiful Ride, page 15 of the OC. I used the Paper Stack, Going Places, page 39, which I thought went really well with this stamp set. Colors are Delightful Dijon, Lost Lagoon and Very Vanilla.
I love these colors together. Watermelon Wonder and Blushing Bride. The stamp set is Birthday Blooms page 9 of the OC and the background paper is from the stack, Love Blossoms, page 17. I used the Watermelon Wonder 1″ stitched Satin Ribbon, page 31. We colored the image with Blender pens and used Olive Green on the leaves.
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We did this little frog at Saturday’s camp and he came out so stinkin” cute. You can make these from the set, Playful Pals, page 45 in the OC. On page 44, they have the matching Pyramid Pals thinlits. You could go on forever making these adorable little animals. You can even put little treats or a piece of jewelry in them. Right now you can get the bundle of both for a reduced discount of 15%.
How do you record your memories? Do you use and love Project Life by Stampin’ Up? I’ve been making scrapbook pages and Project Life albums for a few years, now, and I have to say—using Project Life makes the whole process easier. I can start with pockets sized for my pictures and coordinating cards and accessories—and so many of the creative decisions are already made. I love the variety of kits that Stampin’ Up! creates every year, and the Project Life Memories in the Making Photopolymer Bundle (item #140575) (from the occasions catalog) is no exception!
I started with two Project Life pages. I wanted to capture some fun pictures from a get-together with my two crafting besties. I used the main card collection and decorated them with the accessory pack and the photopolymer stamp set.
Right now during Sale-A-Bration, you can earn the coordinating Memories in the Making Project Life Specialty Card Collection for free! The Watermelon Wonder printed acetate card above is one of the 4″ x 6″ specialty cards. I cut it down to 4″ x 4″ to match the printed card underneath. I also added some Basic Black Baker’s Twine (item # 134576) to the title card and stapled it in place using the Handheld Stapler (item # 139083).
I layered two more of the specialty cards (the UV-resist Watermelon Wonder hearts card and the white printed acetate card) in the upper left pocket. I’ve also used the coordinating Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits Dies (item # 135707) and the photopolymer stamp set to add captions to my pictures. The pocket pages I used are from the Variety Pack 1 12″ X 12″ Project Life Photo Pocket Pages (item # 135294) and the Variety Pack 2 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages (item #138471).
So let’s say you’re not an avid memory keeper. These adorable products can still be used for all of your papercrafting needs. I made three cards and a small gift bag with this same bundle, supplemented with Stampin’ Up! inks, cardstock, and Designer Series Paper.
I watercolored the background of this UV-resist card and cut it down to fit my card front. I also used the Balloon Bouquet Punch (item # 140609) to cut balloons from some of the cards.
Here I layered a 3″ x 4″ card over a 4″ x 6″ card cut to 4″ x 5″, added some stamping, wood flowers, and the cute washi tape to complete my card.
The accessory pack includes these adorable 2″ x 2″ cards that I added to a card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals for some depth. I completed the card with more wood accents and a leftover strip of the Watermelon Wonder printed acetate card. I think it’s simple and cute!
For my last project, I watercolored another UV-resist card with a triangle pattern and matted it with Watermelon Wonder Cardstock. I cut some banners from the cards and stamped a greeting on a Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock banner. Some Basic Black Baker’s Twine and a clothespin complete the small gift bag that I created using the Gift Bag Punch Board (item # 135862).
I love the versatility of the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! products. Why don’t you add some to your next order?
Marisa Gunn
Artisan Design Team 2015–2016
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I just found this in my media of photos and posting it becuase I obviously forgot to post it a while back. If you remember seeing this let me know. At this age, forgetfulness is a regular thing around here.LOL
Anyway, the balloons are punched out with the Balloon Bouquet punch page 13 of the OC and the vellum DSP is from the SAB catalog, page 4, Botanical Gardens DSP Vellum stack. I used the Sunburst Thinlits die on page 25 of the OC on the vellum. The sentiment is from the set, Suite sayings page 41. I shredded the beautiful pool party Glitter ribbon, page 9 of the OC.
Look for some really cool samples tomorrow. My Downline and Sidelines are getting together and holding a Shoe Box here at my house. Look forward to seeing what everyone designed.
To begin, each child paints a 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ square of Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 133704) with a soft blue acrylic paint, purchased at my local craft store. I add a few drops of water to make it thinner, then have them paint it on with a sponge brush. If the children get the paper too wet, an adult can gently dab it with a paper towel.
Next, an adult holds a cardstock stencil in place made using the Sunburst Thinlits Die (item 140617) while the child sponges on the yellow rays using acrylic paint and some bubble wrap. I show them how to dab the bubble wrap on the Grid Paper (item 130148) first so they don’t get too much paint on their project.
After a thorough wash-up (and while the paint dries), the kids use the Big Shot (item 113439) to cut the two smallest Floral Frames Collection Framelits (item 127012) out of paper from the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (item 138434).
Children love the Big Shot, and under adult supervision, I’ve had kids as young as two use it successfully.
Each child makes four cards, adding Brights Designer Buttons (item 130028), a Flower Fair Framelits Dies leaf (item 133731), and a stem in Cucumber Crush Cardstock (item 138335).
The moms stamp the “Just a note” sentiment from the Picture Perfect Stamp Set (item 140520) in Whisper White Craft ink (item 101731). It really pops on Basic Black Cardstock (item 121045)!
Then they use the Envelope Punch Board (item 133774) and 6-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ copy paper to create four envelopes, held together with a piece of the same Designer Series Paper.
The berry basket (Berry Basket Bigz L Die, item 137366), trimmed in matching paper and holding a little green grass in the bottom, brings it all together perfectly. Creating these items can take a little extra help, so I put out snacks at this point and help one mommy/child duo at a time.
Lastly, with each mom’s help, the kids create a cute little tag using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (item 133324). It says “For you” (Birthday Blooms Stamp Set, item 140658) and has a flower that matches the cards. They tie it all together with a piece of Whisper White 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon (item 134567).
When they’re finished, the moms and kids go home with an adorable project they can give as a gift or keep for themselves—and I will have had the joy of sharing Stampin’ Up! with the next generation of crafters.
I can’t think of a more perfect way to spend an afternoon!
Michelle Long
Artisan Design Team 2015–2016
On this card I created a faux layer by taping off the edges with frogtape and used Pool Party ink with a sponge. The flowers were from the DSP Botanical Gardens, page 27. They were cut out with the matching framelits, page 26. I used Cajun Craze and Whisper White card stock.
This was one of the cards we made in our Friday night Hostess club. I used the number of Years stamp set, page 11 in the OC and the Bloomin’ Love set, page 17. In addition, I used the enamel glitter dots from the Love Blossoms Embellishment kit, same page. Background was created using the Timeless Texture set on page 29. This set is close to being an extension of our gorgeous grunge set, page 123 of the AC. Love it!
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My Daughter and her family, from TN, were here for the long weekend and she found some confetti box cake mixes in the pantry and made us Valentine cookies with Stampin’Up’s© retired cookie stamps. How clever is this girl, that she even remembered I still had them. I used them just once myself and that was when they first came out with them. They were a big hit! I guess I will have to start using them more often.
I created this card with the Rose Garden framelits page 18 of the OC. I colored this rose with Melon Mambo and Mossy Meadow inks. The banner and the sentiments are from the set, Number of years, and the large number framelits, page 11 and 10, respectfully.
Honeycomb Happiness, page 15 of the SAB Catalog. I also used the fantastic Balloon punch, page 13 OC. I used the Wink of Stella glitter brush, page 24 of the OC, on the balloons.
I made this card thinking of my Grandaughter, Mary Pat, whose basketball team is undefeated. Naturally they are #1. The stamp set is Number of Years, page 11 in the OC and the sentiment is from the set Big News on page 100 in the AC. The colors I used are Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Old Olive and Calypso Coral.
This is another masculine card made with the set, Going Global, page 30 of the OC. I used the DSP stack, Going Places, same page and the Metallic sequins page 160 of the AC. I loved the DSP from this suite so much that I bought 3 pks so you will be seeing this a lot. It is so versatile.
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I recently held a product based class for this darling little item, Enjoy the Little Things Project Kit, page 33 in the OC. We were all pleased at how they came out. Great to keep and change with the seasons, a special occasion or give as a gift to a loved one. The little fold out easel board is black board so you can even use it with chalk if you want to say something special. So much fun to create.
We made this card at my Wednesday morning club class. Everyone needs a Sympathy Card to keep on file and I thought this card, with the matching sentiment in side was perfect for that. The stamp set is Rose Wonder, page 18 of the OC. I absolutely love this versatile set because of the great verses it includes. We painted this on waterolor paper with Aqua painters, page page 163 of the AC. The colors we used were Watermelon Wonder and Mossy Meadow. We used the Big Shot to cut the Thinlits die in Gold Foil paper, page 148 in the AC. You can bundle this and save 15% on the package.
I just posted a similar card last week but this time I used Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush to set off the beautiful Rose. I really love the effect. The inside of the card is shown with a matching verse and the DSP Birthday Blooms that is perfect for this stamp set.
I really love this DSP, page 9 of the OC. The stamp set I used is Birthday Blooms, same page and I added wink of Stella, page 24, to the flower, which I did fussy cut. It kinda pops it right off the page. Love that stuff. In addition, I used the Pool Party Glitter ribbon, page 9.
