Monday Montage 44

Welcome to the Monday Montage blog hop!  Every other Monday, my friends and I share inspiring projects.  Be sure to visit all 10 stops.....you don't want to miss anything!

 I've had so much fun creating with the Friendly Wishes stamp set and the Cotton Paper Assortment.  The stamp set really lends itself to the chalkboard look and the cotton paper makes the prettiest flowers.

Card sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.

The flowers were created by cutting 8 layers of cotton paper with the smallest die from the Floral Frames Collection Framelits.  I had originally envisioned this card having a large flower in the center and 2 smaller ones on the side.  The next size up in the framelits created a flower that was overwhelming for the size of the card, so I decided to decorate a tiny treat box.

Are you getting excited about ordering new products?  June 2nd is almost here!

I'll have a complete list of supplies with links for purchasing at the end of this post.

 Be sure to visit all 10 stops on the hop.  Click next to see what the Wonderful Wendy has created or click back to check out Kreative Kaitlyn.

 Happy Stampin'

    

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Product List

Friendly Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139579] $19.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $7.50	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $4.95	Heat Tool [129053] $29.95	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $6.95	Cherry On Top Cotton Paper Assortment [138308] $7.00	Big Shot [113439] $99.95	Floral Frames Framelits Die [127012] $26.95	Deco Labels Framelits Die [130102] $24.95
Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133739] $7.95	Tiny Treat Boxes [135829] $6.95	Handheld Stapler [139083] $9.95

Floral Wings Single Layer Cards

Today on Stylin' Stampin' INKSpiration, the designers are featuring single layer cards.  This is one of my favorites because it can be a bit of a challenge to create an eye-catching design with stamps-only.  To make these cards even quicker, I used the pre-cut note cards from Stampin' UP!

Night of Navy, Watermelon Wonder, and Cucumber Crush

Floral Wings is a new photopolymer stamp set from the upcoming catalog.  It is Hostess stamp set and is available for $10 with a qualifying workshop order.  For those of you that loved the Wondrous Wreath stamp set in the Holiday catalog, I'd like to introduce you to its alter ego.  Like Wondrous Wreath, Floral Wings requires 3 stamps to complete the image.

Early Espresso, Watermelon Wonder, and Cucumber Crush

 Stamping Tip:  To make the flowers and leaves stand out more on the Crumb Cake card stock, I stamped first with Whisper White craft ink.  Allow it to dry completely, then stamp the color on top.  This will give it a dimensional look.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Layered Letters Alphabet CTS #124

I'm always up for a challenge.  However, when I saw this week's CAS(E) this sketch, I was a bit stumped on what to do with it. 

Then I remember that I purchased the Layered Letters Alphabet during the demonstrator pre-order for the upcoming catalog.  I hate to admit it, but I often buy alphabet stamps and do nothing with them.....ever.  I think this one will be different, though.

Smoky Slate, Watermelon Wonder, Mint Macaron, and Delightful Dijon

I began by stamping the "HI" in the middle with Watermelon Wonder ink.  After cleaning my stamps, I stamped the "HI" in Smoky Slate ink on the rest of the card in a repeating pattern.  Next, I stamped the "hello" from the retiring Hi There stamp set in black ink.

To make the focal point stand out more, I used the circle and rectangle layer stamps to create a haze of color.  I stamped the ink off first before stamping onto the card, otherwise it was too dark.

The Layered Letters Alphabet is a photopolymer stamp set so it is easy to see exactly where you are stamping.  I didn't even have to use a stamp-a-ma-jig to create the pattern!  You'll be able to add this stamp set to your collection on June 2nd.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Sprinkles of Life

The Sprinkles of Life stamp set is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorites. You'll be able to order it soon.....June 2nd is right around the corner.

For today's card, I paired the stamps with this week's Freshly Make Sketch.  I cut the main panel with a rotary cutter to create the curved opening.  Next, I placed a 3" x 4" piece of Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper behind the curves so it would peak through.

There is so much variety in Sprinkles of Life ~ the tree, the clouds, and the flowers are all part of the set.  The greeting is from Lovely, Amazing You.

Because adhesive will show through on vellum card stock, I used a stapler to attach the vellum label to the front of the card.  I was still able to use a small amount of adhesive under the tree and clouds.

A list of all of the supplies used can be found at the end of this post.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Product List

Sprinkles Of Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [139971] $21.00	Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer Stamp Set [140594] $14.95	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $7.95	Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad [138324] $6.50	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $6.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $5.95	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [138323] $6.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856] $6.50
Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138335] $7.00	Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138336] $7.00	Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack [138443] $8.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $6.95	1" Circle Punch [119868] $12.95
Tree Builder Punch [138295] $18.00	Brights Candy Dots [130931] $5.95	Deco Labels Framelits Die [130102] $24.95	Handheld Stapler [139083] $9.95	Big Shot [113439] $99.95

Cotton Butterfly CTS#123

I've got a quick card share today featuring a layout from CAS(E) this sketch.

I know many of you have already purchased the Butterfly thinlits and I think you'll like this idea.  I cut multiple layers of butterflies from the new lighter-weight cotton paper.  This paper will be available in the upcoming catalog on June 2nd.

I paired the die-cut butterfly with stamps from the Butterfly Basics stamp set.

I also used the Decorative Dots and Large Polka Dots embossing folders to add depth and dimension to the background.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Monday Montage 43

Welcome to the Monday Montage blog hop!  Every other Monday, my friends and I share inspiring projects.  Be sure to visit all 10 stops.....you don't want to miss anything!

I've been stamping quite a bit lately and that creates a mess.  I've got lots of odds & ends lying around, so I challenged myself to use them to create a few cards.  All of the striped backgrounds were stamped with the 3 lines stamp from Painted Petals.  The only other stamp set I used is the retiring Hi There.

 The stripes were stamped in Tip Top Taupe.  The dots are also from Painted Petals and I stamped them in Gold Encore ink. 

 I've been making envelopes with the 2015-2017 IN Color Envelope Paper and have some smaller leftover pieces.  These worked perfectly for the Tip Top Taupe layer and the Mint Macaron circle layer.  You can almost see the striped background showing through, but it adds a nice touch.

The cute little "hi" was die cut from the Labels Card Thinlits with Gold Glimmer paper.  This set of dies will be retiring on June 2nd, so you might want to order it soon.

I'll have a complete list of supplies at the end of this post.

 Be sure to visit all 10 stops on the hop.  Click next to see what the Wonderful Wendy has created or click back to check out Kreative Kaitlyn.

 Happy Stampin'

    

Print Recipe

Product List

Painted Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set [137146] $23.95	Hi There Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134216] $11.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Metallic Gold Encore Pad [132141] $9.95	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] $5.95
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198] $6.95	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $7.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $4.95	2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper [138312] $6.00	Big Shot [113439] $99.95	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [129378] $7.95
Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $39.95	Label Card Thinlits Die [133479] $32.95	Circle Card Thinlits Die [133480] $32.95	Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911] $26.95	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $15.95
Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $2.95	Gold Sequin Trim [132983] $4.95

Sneak Peek: You've Got This

I spent the greater part of my Monday watching all the craft programming on HSN.  Yes, I broke down and bought a Minc (it'll be here Saturday).  After seeing everything foiled and glittered, I've been wanting to make a gold card.  I'm sure after my machine arrives, I'll be making lots of shiny things.

 

The image and greeting stamps are from a new set called You've Got This.  I stamped them both in Versamark ink, then heat embossed with Gold embossing powder.  The gold-striped paper is from the NEW Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack.  I love the softer gold color in the stripes.  The dotted border was cut with a border die included with the Mini Treat Bag thinlits.

I used this week's Freshly Made Sketch for the layout.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

SSINK Blog Hop ~ Spring Has Sprung

Thanks for joining us on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop.  This month we are featuring Spring Projects.   As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! This is the first stop on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop.  You'll find the full blog hop lineup at the end of this post.

Nothing says Spring like a fresh burst of color. I'm featuring a very simple card that my customers created in class yesterday featuring the NEW 2015-2017 IN Colors and the You've Got This stamp set.  This is a perfect card for Make & Takes or mass production.  Here are the card stock measurements:

• In Color Card Stock of your choice:  5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Whisper White:  3-3/4" x 5" and 2-3/4" x 3/4"
• 3-1/2" Dotted Lace Trim Ribbon

We also created coordinating envelopes with the NEW 2015-2107 IN Color Envelope Paper and the Envelope punch board.  The paper was cut to 8" x 8" and we started the envelope on the 3-1/2" mark.

So which NEW color is your favorite?  Leave me a comment and let me know!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Click the NEXT button to view Jennifer's awesome project!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Melissa at Stamp Doc
2. Jennifer G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts
3. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
4. Jennifer C. at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
5. Bree at Craft-Somnia Momma
6. Kim at Stamping with Kim
7. Donna at Organized Chaos
8. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'

Time to Make the Doughnuts

OKAY.....I am seriously in Love with the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack.  I've already shown you cherries, cupcake sprinkles, and raindrops.  But what I was most excited about is the doughnut paper.  YES!  Doughnut paper.

The large doughnut was created using the Circles Collection Framelits and the Big Shot.  I punched one of the small doughnuts from the paper with a 1/2" circle punch and covered it with one of the Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers.  The greeting is from another new stamp set called You're So Sweet.

The new catalog will launch in just a few weeks.  If you would like a hard copy and are not currently working with another demonstrator, I would be happy to send one to you.  Email me at [email protected] for more information.

Thanks for stopping by!

SSINK Card Sketch 21

We have a great card sketch for you this week.  Click here to see what the other designers did with this sketch.

I've got several Sneak Peek items on this project:

• 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper
• Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack
• Watermelon Wonder Card Stock
• Cucumber Crush Card Stock

The stamp set is called Giggle Greetings and thankfully, it will be carried over into the next catalog.  It's such a fun set!  The frame was cut with the On Film Framelits.  Sadly, this item will be retired in just a few more weeks.

The bowl of cherries was stamped with Staz-On Black ink, then colored with a blender pen and Watercolor Wonder ink.  I used a piece of the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper to piece the bowl.  I added the stripes with a Tip Top Taupe marker.....another new In Color.

What do you think of the new In Colors so far? Do you have a favorite?

Leave me a comment and let me know.

Thanks so much for stopping by!