TEN PIN Creative Challenge

 Hello!

My PLAN was to post EACH of the 10 Creative Challenges this month, however, things don't always go as planned!  I had my 94 year-old mother in the hospital and then in rehab so my time was limited.  So.... I still wanted to share with you my 10 Pins from the TEN PIN Creative Challenge. Enjoy looking at my 10 pins!

Pin #1 - Spare (KISS-Keep It Simple Stamping)

Pin #2-In The Pocket (Make a pocket or gift card holder.)

Pin #3 Launcher (Make a 3D project.)

  

Pin #4 Mixer (Use an embossing folder with any paper from page 139 in annual catalog.)

Pin #5 Your Choice (Make a project using a stamp set you've haven't used yet.)

Pin #6 Split (Make a *Split & Flip Card. *Cut or tear a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP), flip one side over and use both pieces on your card.)

Pin #7 Curve Ball (Make or pair together something unexpected.)

Pin #8 #DOswts388- Sketch Inspiration (See details on 6/11 blog.)

Pin#9 #DOswts389- Summertime Inspiration (See details on 6/25 blog.)

Pin #10 Strike (Make a one-of-a-kind card.)

I hope you enjoyed looking at the cards I made this month.  Be sure to leave me a comment and don't forget to sign up to receive my blog so that you will never miss a post.

Have a GREAT day!

...SCB

DO Stamping with the Stars #388 Summertime Inspiration

 

Welcome, again, to another Stamping with the Stars Inspiration Blog Hop!  Today's theme is Summer Vibes!  Living about 15 minutes away from Tybee Island and the Atlantic Ocean, of course my inspiration would be the beach.  Here is my inspiration card.

We have had some amazing sunsets here in Savannah lately, and I wanted to attempt to create one with this card. Of course, the sun RISES in the east across the Atlantic and sets in the west, away from the ocean, so this could be a moon rising across the ocean. 

I have made a similar card like this before, but this time I made my own designer series paper by adding a mask, using the NEW masking paper for the sun (or moon) and using blending brushes to add the color to the sky.  When I removed the mask, I streaked the blending brush lightly across the circle to create more depth in the sky. 

This is such a fun stamp set.  I used the Stampin' Up Stamparatus to create the ocean wave. (The Stamparatus can be found on page 147 in the annual catalog.  It is GREAT for perfect placement!) Using sponge daubers, I applied three different blue-colored inks to the stamp and kept stamping using the stamaparatus until I achieve my desired coloring.  I love how it makes the wave seem so real. 

I always use a white mat on the insides of the cards I make.  I added the cute little pelican sitting on the pier stamped in the Starry Sky ink. 

Measurements and Supplies

Cardbase:  Starry Sky Cardstock 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"

Mat: Basic White Cardstock 5-3/8" x 4-1/8"

Mat: Bermuda Bay Cardstock 5-1/4" x 4"

Top: Basic White Thick Cardstock 5" x 3-3/4"

Inside Mat: 5-1/4" x 4"

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Check out the rest of the amazing stars below and find out how their summertime inspirations!  See you next time! 

...SCB

Product List

Stamparatus [146276]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Layering Circles Dies [151770]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Sponge Daubers [133773]

July Paper Pumpkin - Sending Good Thoughts

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“Seas” the day and set sail with across the ocean the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit! With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, this month’s kit is full of warmth and fun.

Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 daring designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit will have your loved ones feeling sand-tastic!

We also have a special game for you to play—take part in the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz to learn more about Paper Pumpkin and this month’s kit! Plus, subscribers to the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit will be entered to win a 1-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin code! Demonstrators can also play the quiz and all active subscribers (demonstrators included) are eligible to win the prize.

Play the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz and share it with your friends! Good luck!

Click here to subscribe to the July Paper Pumpkin kit between June 10 - July 11.

ADVENTUROUS NAUTICAL THEME FOR EVERYONE

The Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit not only has beautiful cards with gorgeous dry embossing, but the nautical design is appealing to everyone! Send your well wishes to father’s, brother’s, sister’s and friends who love setting sail on the ocean. Plus, the message in a bottle motif is great fun for kids who love a little bit of mystery!

A FUN MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

No need for telescopes and binoculars to find more bottles in the sand—make your own message in a bottle with the coordinating Vintage Bottle Punch from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog!

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Sending Good Thoughts  

This kit includes:

• Sending Good Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Spot®
• Printed dry-embossed card bases
• Printed envelopes
• Printed die cuts
• Twine
• Mini glue dots
• Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Fresh Freesia, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade

Click here to subscribe to the July Paper Pumpkin kit between June 10 - July 11.

Watch this video to learn more about Paper Pumpkin. 

TEN PIN Creative Challenge Card 2/Pin 10

Hello Friends,

Welcome to another challenge sponsored by Dawn Olchefske, my upline with Stampin' Up and leader of DO Stamping with Dawn.  It is called TEN PIN Creative Challenge. 

I have knocked down two pins already, one I have already shared with you in my last blog (Click here to see that blog.) and today's blog post is my 2nd pin, called the Strike pin, which is to make a one-of-a-kind  card. Here is the front of the card, which is pretty, but the inside is where one-of-a-kind takes place! 

I learned this technique from Dawn Griffith, another fabulous demonstrator who so willingly shares her talents.  (Click here for a link to her YouTube video that describes how to create this amazing Double Pop-Up Card.) I just love these wonderful demonstrators who allow me to *CASE their creations (* Copy And Share Everything).

Get ready...... 

Oh. My. Goodness.  I am in LOVE with this card.  I made it for my 94 year old mother who has had back surgery and is still in rehab.  This was a great way to send flowers that stay fresh for, like, ever! 

The sentiment is from the Beauty of  Friendship photopolymer stamp set, stamped in Blushing Bride ink.  The flowers were actually cut out from the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper using the Blossoming Happiness  dies.

Measurements

Blushing Bride Cardstock  

card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"

mat for inside (cut two) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2", scored at 2-1/4"

Basic White Cardstock  

insides of card (cut two) 4" x 5-1/4" 

mats (cut four) 2-1/8" x 2-3/8" (I attached the flowers on to these.)

pop-up mechanism (cut four) 2" x 2-1/2", score on the 2" side in half at 1" (Be sure to watch the video to learn how to make Dawn's mechanism.)

sentiments scrap

Night of Navy 

mat on front 5-1/4" x 4"

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper 

front of card 5-1/8" x 3-7/8" plus for cut out flowers

If you click on any of the products listed below, you will be linked to my online store.  Be sure to leave me a comment and please subscribe to my blog so that you will never miss a post.  I have 8 more pins to knock down by the end of the month.  I hope you will enjoy following this game with me!  

Thanks for stopping by!

...SCB

Product List

Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822]	Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Beauty Of Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set [154983]	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883]
Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100]
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels [158987]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]