Inspire.Create.Stamping 'Celebration!' Challenge #100

Welcome to my blog, and to the 100th Challenge for Inspire.Create.Stamping Challenges.

Our Design Team have created for our Theme Challenge 'Celebration!', and we want you to join in the fun and celebrate with us.

Add your project to our gallery here.

I have created a couple of cards using the 'What A Year Memories & More Card Pack'.

An opportunity to create cards, or scrapbook layouts  using these colourful and vibrant cards that are ready to go....

One of the large cards has 'Celebrate', and I immediately made this the feature; Die cutting with the stitched rectangledie from the 'Ornate Layers Die..

Adding a 'Magenta Madness' layer, & Ornate Border, to coordinate with the colours of the flowers.

And some 'Matte Silver Subtle Shimmer Sequins' scattered on the floral card.

And a sweet floral Mini card. 

The 'Layering Circles Dies' are always a winner on a card front. 

A 'Magenta Madness' layer, with a sentiment from the 'Lovely You' stamp set. 

A few scattered 'Matte White Subtle Shimmer Sequins' & 'White Baker’s Twine' with a double bow.

'What A Year Memories & More Card Pack' & coordinating 'Basic White Memories & More Cards & Envelopes' make for gorgeous cards and Scrapbook pages - especially when Celebrating.

Thankyou so much for visiting my blog, and for supporting us with our 100th Challenge.

I can't wait to see your project in our gallery, and let's just Celebrate.

D x

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Sale-A-Bration Farewell

Oh my goodness! It's the last Sunday in September which means it's the Stamping Sunday Design Team Blog Hop!

You may have hopped to me from Danielle in The Netherlands, or you have started here? Enjoy the hop.

 

We are farewelling the Sale-A-Bration items which are finishing next week.

I am showcasing 2 of my favourite Sale-A-Bration items; 'Beautifully Penned 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper' & 'Be Dazzling 6"x 6" Speciality Paper'.

 

Here are my 3 cards using my favourite Sale-A-Bration items. 

I have teamed them with the 'Hand-Penned Petals' stamp set (and other lovely products) for wherever you are with your samping; Beginner, Casual and Avid.

Beginner 

Basic White Card Base 

Layer of 'Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper'

Strip of 'Be Dazzling Speciality Paper'

Label: 'Everyday Label Punch'

Stamp the floral image using 'Smoky Slate' ink.

Flowers: Stamped off 'Daffodil Delight' ink.

Sentiment: 'Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad'

Leaves: Stamped off 'Granny Apple Green' ink.

Add 'Mini Stampin' Dimensionals' to the back of the label & adhere to the card front.

Casual

'Basic White' Card Base 

'Pool Party' layer

'Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper' die cut with 'Stitched Rectangle Dies'

'Stampin' Blends Markers'; 'Granny Apple Green', 'Pool Party', 'Pumpkin Pie' & 'So Saffron'

Pool Party Sheer Ribbon'

'Be Dazzling Speciality Paper'scallop trim Die Cut using 'Painted Labels Die'

Colour the flowers from the 'Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper' and fussy cut with 'Paper Snips'.

Add 'Stampin' Dimensionals' to the back of the flowers and adhere to the card front. 

Sentiment: 'Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad'

Avid

'Basic White' Card Base 

'Pool Party' layer 1 die cut with 'Stitched Rectangle Dies'

'Coastal Cabana' layer 2

'Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper' die cut with 'Stitched Rectangle Dies'

'Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad'

'Granny Apple Green' & 'Pumpkin Pie'

'Stampin' Blends Markers: 'Daffodil Delight', 'Pool Party' & 'So Saffron'

Strip of 'Be Dazzling Speciality Paper'

'Pool Party Sheer Ribbon'

'Basic White Baker’s Twine' 

Add some 'Silver Shimmer Sequins'

Maybe you prefer 'Blushing Bride', 'Flirty Flamingo', Crumb Cake' & 'Gold Metallic Specialty Paper' instead?

Just click onto Lynsay's name below, to hop along to see her amazing creations.

Thankyou for visiting. I truly love you have been here, and I hope you have been inspired by our creations?

See you next time.  D x

Just Add Ink - 'Sketch' Challenge #573

 

It's 'Sketch' Challenge time for Just Add Ink!

The 'Sketch' was chosen by Jan, and the Design Team have created some gorgeous creations to inspire you.

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Choose your favourite stamp set, Designer Series Paper and embellishments to join in the fun. Add your project to our gallery here.

I had a little bit of fun with the 'wave' Pattern from the Sale-A-Bration 'Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper'.

Adding a few stamped yachts from the 'You Are My Anchor' Kit, and some retired 'Braided Burlap Trim'.

I have added some  embossed 'Crumb Cake' cardstock on the side using the 'Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder'.

Keeping it all clean & simple on a 'Basic White' card base.

A little lookie at the stamp set found within the 'You Are My Anchor' Kit.

Such cute images and sentiments for all occasions. 

Thankyou for visiting and I hope to have inspired you with my Nautical creation?

See you next Challenge. D x

Colour INKspiration #CI108

 It's a Colour INKspiration Colour Challenge and Rose has chosen a pretty colour palette.

Our Challenge runs for 3 weeks - so get ready to see what our CI Crew has created, and we can't wait to see what you come up with.

Add your projects to our gallery here.

I have mixed & matched a few Christmas products for my creation...

Stamp set: 'Penguin Place'

Dies: 'Christmas Trees Dies

Designer Series Paper: 'Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper'

Embossing Folder: 'Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder'

Die cut Christmas Tress with stars, sitting on an embossed (both dry & heat) 'Painted Labels Die'.

* Emboss 'Basic White' cardstock with the 'Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder'.

* Die cut using the large label from 'Painted Labels Die'.

* Smoosh the edges and part of the label into the 'Versamark Ink Pad'.

* Cover with 'Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder'.

* Heat the embossing powder with the 'Heat Tool'.

Details:

Stitched Scallop Trim from ''Gold Metallic Specialty Paper'

'White Baker’s Twine'

Be Cool • Be Chill • Be Merry

A little bit non traditional, and a little bit of fun for Christmas.

Thankyou so much for visiting, and I can't wait to see your project in our gallery. D x

Inspire.Create.Stamping'CASE the Designer' Challenge #099

We have a *CASE the Designer Challenge for inspire.create.stamping Challenges.

We are CASEing our very own Hannah, and her 'Sweet Strawberry' creation. 

We would love for you to join in with our Challenge, and you can add your project here.

*CASE = Copy And Share Everything.

My creation uses the cute 'Penguin Place' stamp set and coordinating Sale-A-Bration 'Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper'.

I have used 2 different designs of the Designer Series Paper for the card front, adhered to a 'Just Jade' layer, and a fussy cut Penguin and his little blue bird friend.

The sentiment is stamped using 'Misty Moonlight' ink with stamped off  'Pool Party' snowflakes. 

The sentiment element is from the 'Painted Labels Dies'.

TIP: Die cut the 'Basic White' cardstock element first, then stamp the sentiment and add the snowflakes last.

A touch of 'White Baker’s Twine', and a few scattered Matte Silver 'Subtle Shimmer Sequins' for the finishing touch.

And the snowman needed to make an appearance. He has a 'Misty Moonlight' layer to coordinate with his hat & scarf.

The same sentiment element as the Penguin creation.

And 'White Baker’s Twine'.

Now, here's an idea - I think the twine could be coloured with a 'Dark Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Marker'?

And don’t forget those gorgeous little Matte Silver Subtle Shimmer Sequins'.

I just think these cards are so fun,  and very cute too!

Thankyou for paying me a visit, and I will see you for our 100th Challenge in a couple of weeks. D x

'Artfully Stepped Up' - Creation Station Design Team Blog Hop

I just love a Creation Station Design Team Blog Hop and for the first Sunday in September, that's exactly what's in store.

You may have joined me from the incredible Elizabeth, or started with me? Hop along and be inspired by our team and our theme - 'Artfully Stepped Up'.

I have used the 'Sweet Ice Cream' stamp set & coordinating 'Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch'.

Stamps & Punches are a perfect start for a Beginner stamper, and you can see my 'Beginner' and 'Avid' creations below....

'Basic White' card base

'Pattern Party Designer Series Paper' 3.5cm x 14.8cm or 1-3/8" x 5-1/2"

Punched ice cream scoops; 'Blushing Bride', 'Soft Sea Foam' & 'Petal Pink'

Punched ice cream cone; 'Crumb Cake'

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad 

Triple Scoop Ice Cream Cone

• Adhere the strip of DSP to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment onto the card front.

• Punch the ice cream scoops & cone

• Adhere the ice cream scoops to the cone, then adhere to the card front. 

As you can see, I have 'Zhuzhed' up my second card to next level!

Lots of detail, and added extras, to step up my first creation.

We always need a Flake chocolate in our ice cream, and thanks to Mikaela for her little bit of extra chocolate with my Strawberry ice cream.

My bow was inspired by Artisan Design Team member Tammy Wilson - and my bow looks nothing like a Tammy bow!

Ink pads: 'Blushing Bride', 'Flirty Flamingo', 'Crumb Cake' & 'Soft Suede'

'Basic White' card base 

'Flirty Flamingo' layer

'Pattern Party Designer Series Paper' card front

'Flirty Flamingo' Stitched Scallop awning - scored using the 'Paper Trimmer'

'Flirty Flamingo' Scallop Circle

'Basic White' Circle

Ribbon; 'Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain' & 'White Crinkled Seam Binding'

'White Baker’s Twine'

'Subtle Shimmer Sequins'

And an added extra... a double scoop ice cream.

Strawberry and Mint Choc with a Flake chocolateon the side!

Which one is your favourite?

I'm not an over the top kinda girl, and I really loved making my triple scooped card.

Thankyou so much for visiting my Page and let's look forward to visiting my talented friend Sara Nell Langland. Sara's creations are always amazing and so inspiring.

See you next time. D x