Bravo for Stars!

Today's cards feature the Bravo stamp set and Star framelits. Although I created these last year, most of the products have carried over to the new catalog. You'll notice I was on a "star layering" rampage! :)
supplies: Chalk Lines stamp set, Bravo stamp set, Typeset Specialty dsp, Star framelits, Metallic Baker's twine-silver, Black Stazon ink pad, Bermuda Bay ink pad.

supplies:  Bravo stamp set, Hearts & Stars decorative mask with sponge daubers and Lost Lagoon ink, Tangelo Twist ink pad, Gold Glimmer paper, card stocks: Lost Lagoon, Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey. 

supplies: Bright & Beautiful stamp set(retired), Versamark ink pad and White embossing powder, Lucky Stars TIEF (run through the Big Shot twice), Star framelits, cardstocks: Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana(retired), Real Red, ribbons: Chevron ribbon/Natural, Real Red 1/4" Cotton, Coastal Cabana thick baker's twine.

Sprinkles of Life - Ronald McDonald House Charities set

This darling stamp set is the RMHC featured set for this year's catalog. For each Sprinkle's of Life stamp set sold, Stampin' Up! donates $3 to the program. (See it on the back page of the catalog). We have a super cute, versatile paper punch that coordinates with this set:  Tree Builder. The first card was a project that we created at my New Catalog Open House this past weekend. It's a simple, easy, quick card to make. For fun, I thought I'd show you 2 additional "stepped up" versions, adding more accessories and tools each time. I'm sure I could have even gone more crazy (maybe I will tomorrow!). 

Card 1 supplies: Sprinkle's of Life stamp set, Tree Builder punch, Cherry on Top DSPS,  Whisper White cs, Elegant Dots TIEF, Tip Top Taupe ink pad, Banner Triple punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds glitter.

card 2 additional supplies:  Bermuda Bay card stock, Candy Dots

card 3 additional supplies: Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Zig Zag TIEF

Tag Talk paired with Label Bracket punch

This stamp set, Tag Talk, is carrying over to the new catalog, as well as the coordinating paper punch, Label Bracket. The phrases are super useful, since they cover general events: weddings, birthdays, babies, congrats, and then "For You" to cover everything else!! Other supplies: Coastal Cabana thick baker's twine, 2013-15 In Color sequins, Essential Wooden Elements (a recent favorite accessory!) and Crushed Curry embossing powder.  Lullaby dsp and Gold Glimmer paper provide the pretty background colors and touch of fancy!  TIP:  I used the Banners framelits in the "reverse" for the consistent angled lower edges!

Here I added additional stamp sets for a "stepped up" card: containing lots of layers, shapes, and textures!  The lovely scalloped background stamp was taken from Everything Eleanor, and the flower detail from Something to Say stamp set.  My card is very close to the original inspiration card I found online:  see it here. Additional supplies: Lovely Lace tif, Itty Bitty Accents punch pack (flower), Island Indigo Chevron ribbon, Baked Brown Sugar thick baker's twine, 1/8" Mini Brads.

Blue Ribbon stamp set takes First Place!

Here is a stamp set that is fun to use with several of SU's punches and dies. Grab your 1 3/8" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, and Bitty Banner framelits! The card below features Early Espresso card stock and ink and Silver embossing powder.

This second sample I dug out of my "retired" card samples! The paper is no longer available or that particular green ink, but you could substitute endless alternatives! The word "BEST" works great with title stamps….such as Dad, Mom, sister, ect. Although you could hand cut the banner inset paper pieces, the Bitty Banner framelits set contains the perfect fit!

Over the next few weeks, my blogging time will be very limited. My stamp room (and kitchen and lower bathroom) are all undergoing "transformations", starting with new flooring (and snowballing from there!!) So my craft supplies are totally packed up for now!  Starting on June 2, the first day of the new 2015-16 Catalog, I will begin stamping NEW creations to share.  Meanwhile, enjoying your own crafting times and I'll be back to a regular schedule in June!

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all you moms a Happy Mother's Day!  Hope you enjoyed a lovely day.  I was blessed with a lunch out with my man, and uninterrupted crafting in my stamp room all afternoon:) Board games are on the evening agenda!

Little Sunshine stamp set - babies, weddings, and more!

The new 2015-2016 Catalog is around the corner, and now that I've seen it online, I can share which Occasions sets are NOT carried over!  And here is one:  Little Sunshine. And an added bonus: coordinating accessories to complete your projects with ease! Here we have Sweet Dreams washi tape, Sweet Dreams DSP, Word Bubbles framelits, Occasions paper piercing template, and Essential Wooden Elements. (all retiring btw!) 

This card features the same Sweet Dreams DSP, with an added fun glitter stripe made with Sticky Strip and Dazzling Diamonds glitter.

I challenged myself to create a totally different feel with the same heart image and DSP as the top baby card. To complete the wedding theme, I took a sentiment from the Occasions catalog stamp set: For the New Two (which IS featured in the upcoming new 2015-21016 Catalog).  The top row of hearts was created with Blackberry Bliss card stock and Silver embossing power. The lower row of hearts: Early Espresso card stock and Silver powder. Don't forget the coordinating punch: Sweetheart.

On a personal note, I was thrilled today to find a box from Bungalow Studio Pottery Company in the mail for me (birthday gift)! This lovely jewelry dish was made by my sister Elaine Leonard. Check out her Etsy Shop with this link.

Feel Goods stamp set - perfect sayings for special cards!

This post comes from Fort Riley, Kansas!  Well, in a way.  I'm here with my two sons, Alex and Chase, apartment hunting for the oldest - Alex.  Before leaving home, I snapped some photos so I could keep up with posting new cards each week! So although the cards are there in Iowa, the sharing is via Kansas!

This stamp set - Feel Goods - had been on my wish list for literally 2 years or more.  I think the reason it took me so long to "pull the trigger" is because the sayings are more unique and therefore not used for the average birthday or thank you card.  My long desired set came to me through Gloria Helmbrecht, my lovely upline, who hosts a card contest each month for her downline. Alas - I won a $25 Stampin' Up! gift certificate this past winter!! Thanks Gloria!

The above card's background color "splash" was created with the Work of Art set.  I used two of the stamps: medium and small size brushstroke images. The ink colors from the top: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango. The sheer seam binding ribbon: Daffodil Delight.  The phrase was heat embossed, with VersaMark ink and White powder.

Here I also used the Work of Art stamp set for background color and decoration.  Ink colors used: Soft Sky, Sahara Sand, & Blushing Bride.
The trims are Soft Sky Cotton Twine (Occasions Catalog) 
and Blushing Bride 1/4" Cotton Ribbon. The lower trim is washi tape from the Occasions: Stacked with Love.

 This card design was inspired by a Pinterest image, click here to see the original!  I switched out the color theme to: Mossy Meadow and Wisteria Wonder.  The background paper is found in the main catalog: Tyepset Specialty DSP- and I was thrilled to see that it will carry over the next catalog!  Once again, Work of Art stamp set provided the great brushstroke background color.  I snuck in a few splatters with
Gorgeous Grunge stamp set too!