Hello Stamping Friends!

It has been quite a while since I last posted, so much has happened since my last post in 2023! But, I am happy to be sharing my cards with you again!  I have missed this little corner of the crafting world.

I am hoping to post once a week with cards, ideas, and inspiration.  Whether you have followed me in the past or are visiting for the first time, Welcome!

Today I am sharing this card to get things started again.  One of my favorite things about making cards is knowing that something handmade can brighten someone's day

Thank you for stopping by.  I look forward to sharing more with you soon!

Happy Stamping!

Susan

This card was part of the team I am a part of and are encouraged each week to participate ins the Creative Spark Thursday. Every Thursday we have a different challenge.  For the week of October 8th, our challenge was to pick a layout from page 37 of the catalog.  These were the layout choices. 

Can you see which one I choose? Here are the measurements I used and how I made this card.

Card base and mat

11 x 4-1/4, scored at 5-1/2.  I used Hydrangea Hue card stock for the base and the two tone card stock for the mat which was 5-1/4 x 4.  I crumbled up the mat really tightly and then flattened it out before glueing it to the base, using the lighter colored side of the card stock.  

Labels

I die cut 4 labels from a retire die set,.  The new Advent Labels punch is what was used in the layout above and would have worked beautifully as well. One was cut from the Violet Dreams Designer Series paper (top left).  Top right label is the two-tone card stock on the darker side and heat embossed with white embossing powder using the flowers from the Famed Violets Stamp set. The bottom let has the lighter side of the two tone Hydrangea Hue card stamped with the stamp that had the collection of dots using Hydrangea Hue ink.  The white label has the sentiment from the set also using Hydrangea Hue ink.  

Embellishments

And pretty flowers were cut-outs that came with the Designer paper.  The embellishments are retired sequins and I used one of the adhesive backed blooms from the Violet Dreams suite.

Product List

Violet Dreams Suite Collection (English) [168200]	Adhesive Backed Blooms [168198]	Advent Labels Punch [168398]
Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167687]	Hydrangea Hue 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [167696]	Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [167677]
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

DO Stamping With The Stars #423 Holiday Treat Package Inspiration Hop

 

Hello friends!  I hope you all had a greatThanksgiving! Can you believe November is almost over? Have you started your holiday shopping? I honestly have not!  

Today's inspiration hop features holiday treat packages.  Check out mine below.

This box was cased from a YouTube video by Carol Brown titled Make An Elegant Gift Box With Stampin' Up! Products. This is a bigger treat box!  But, who likes A LOT of treats during the holidays?  ME!!  The box measured 2" x 3" x 6" so it will hold treats and/or toiletries.  It is just a really nice size box. 

    

I used the beautiful Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper for the top of this box and Lost Lagoon Cardstock for the bottom.  I added a tag using the next to the largest tag from the Tailor Made Tags Dies.  The bottom of the tag is the Lost Lagoon cardstock, and then I used the striped vellum from the Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper to add an additional layer to the tag. 

The two snowflakes were die cut out of the white and silver paper from the Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Paper using the Chic Dies.  The sentiment is from the Christmas Classic stamp set using silverheat embossing powder and fussy cut around the words.  The ribbons are the Silver & White Sheer Ribbon and Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack.

Measurements:

Cardstock:  10-1/2" x 8"

score on long side at 3", 5", 8", 10" and on short side at  2"

Designer Series Paper: 8-1/8" x 7-1/8"

scored short side at  2" and 5" and on long side at 3" and 5"

Product List

Snowflake Magic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [162147]	Vellum Basics 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [160839]	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679]	Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack [161633]	Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [162149]
Christmas Classics Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161970]	Chic Dies [158815]	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Paper Snips [103579]

DO Stamping With The Stars #422 - Sketch Inspiration Hop

 

Hello Friends and welcome to this month's Stamping With The Stars Sketch Inspiration Hop.  I am so glad you are here to see November's sketch.  Have you ever wondered what the "DO" stands for with my blog posts?  Well, it stands for Dawn Olchefske. She is the leader of the team of which I am a part with the Stampin' Up! Company.  She has these awesome blog challenges twice a month.  One is always a sketch which is this one. So, let's get started!

Here is the sketch:

And here is my interpretation of the sketch. 

The focus on this card is the beautiful designer series paper called Garden Walk.  This pack of 6 x 6 paper has beautiful floral designs on one side and coordinating designs on the backside as what is featured in this card. 

I punched out the gorgeous poinsettia with the 2-3/8" circle punch.  The white frame was created using 2 circle dies from the Stylish Shapes dies.  I taped the 2 next to the largest circle shapes together and die cut this to make the frame. I love the stitching that these dies make on the cardstock. 

I wanted to have the white boarder along the panel of designer series paper which helps it pop next to Pretty Peacock cardstock. 

The inside has a piece of white cardstock with a little 1/2" strip of the designer series paper from which the poinsettia was punched. 

After stamping the sentiment from the Throughout the Year cling stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink, I needed a little extra for this card.  I added a few gold Blooming Pearls embellishments as well as a double bow from the Real Red & Garden Green Ribbon Combo Pack.  I also added a bit of Wink of Stella clear glitter on the veins on the poinsettia just to try to bring out the contrast. 

Measurements: 

Pretty Peacock cardstock: 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2"

Basic White cardstock: 3-5/8" x 5-1/2",  5-1/4" x 4" (inside), scrap pieces for sentiment and frame

Garden Walk Designer Series Paper: 3-1/2" x 5-1/2"- front panel, 1/2" x 4-1/4" for inside of card, plus enough to cut out the poinsettia circle. 

Product List

Garden Walk 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162227]	Throughout The Year Cling Stamp Set (English) [162312]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack [159577]	Blooming Pearls [162238]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Glue Dots [103683]

DO Stamping With The Stars Inspiration Hop - Sponging Technique

Hello Friends and welcome to this month's Stamping With The Stars Inspiration Hop.  I am so glad you are here to see today's hop, which features sponging techniques.  Below is my card. 

I used the abundant Beauty Decorative Masks to get the snowflakes in the background.  I love the soft and subtle effect that comes from using white pigment ink on the Pool Party cardstock. 

  

For the sentiment I used Very Best Occasions Cling Stamp Set and punched it out using the Decorative Circle punch.  This is an awesome stamp set as there are sentiments for both outside AND inside.

I did add a bit of bling and "sparkle" by using the Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Pool Party Grosgrain Ribbon and splashes of Wink of Stella cross the card.

I hope you enjoyed reading this fun technique. If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to be yours. You are welcome to click on any of the products below, and it will take you directly to my online store in case you would like to purchase anything. If you would like a new mini catalog, either mention it below or drop me a message to sburch710@gmail.com and I'll send one to you. Until next time.  

Happy Stamping!

Susan

Measurements:

Real Red cardstock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"

Basic White cardstock mat: 5-1/4" x 4" (cut 2), scrap for sentiment    

Pool Party cardstock panel: 5" x 3-3/4"

               

Product List

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks [162331]	Very Best Occasions Cling Stamp Set (English) [159871]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Grosgrain Ribbon [160430]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Decorative Circle Punch [159174]	Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899]	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]