Sneak Peek: More Sprinkles of Life

I couldn't just make one card with the Sprinkles of Life stamp set, so I used this week's CAS(E) this sketch for layout inspiration.  
My other inspiration comes from this card shown at the South Pacific convention. 

I used Silver Embossing Powder to create the clouds.  The NEW Tree Builder Punch coordinates with the Sprinkles of Life stamp set.  It punches the cloud and raindrop shapes (plus many more!).

I almost never use Black card stock anymore, but I absolutely love the pops of color against it.  Each of the raindrops was accented with Dazzling Details.  I used a Whisper White craft pad and a sponge dauber to create the white haze behind the cloud.

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Sneak Peek: Sprinkles of Life

I decided to try out a new sketch challenge blog called TGIF Challenges.  There are lots of talented designers on this team, so you'll definitely want to check them out.

There are so many great new products in the upcoming catalog.  It should be obvious by now that I'm a big fan of the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack.  I think my favorite stamp set so far is Sprinkles of Life.  Not only is it super cute and has a matching punch, but it is also our Ronald McDonald House charity set.

I used quite a few Big Shot Framelits on this card:

• Bitty Banners
• Circles Collection
• Deco Labels Collection
• Banners

I also created a coordinating envelope for the card with the NEW 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper and the Envelope Punch Board.

So cute!  Don't you just love it?

I've started a Pinterest Board for the new catalog.  Check it out and be sure to follow all my boards for more great ideas!

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Sneak Peek: Another Build a Birthday

I'm really loving this new stamp set and you'll be able to get your hands on it soon.  It is so versatile!  I shared a cake card yesterday, so be sure to scroll down if you missed it.  Today's card is CASED from this gorgeous card I found on Pinterest.

 I used the same colors that are in the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack (shown yesterday).....Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush (new), and Watermelon Wonder (new).  You'll be able to order the new items beginning June 2nd.

If you would like a NEW catalog and you don't currently have a demonstrator, contact me to find out how to get your hands on one.  Email:  melissa@thestampdoc.com

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I appreciate all the kind comments you've been leaving.

 

Print Recipe

Product List

Build A Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [138646] $16.00	Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad [138324] $6.50	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [138323] $6.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] $5.95
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $5.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95
Hello You Thinlits Dies [137363] $24.95	Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911] $26.95	Dazzling Details [124117] $2.50

Happy Graduation Day

 

Cards for the graduate are being featured on Stylin' Stampin' INKSpiration today.  Check out what the other designers have created HERE.

I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch for the layout.

You'll find a complete list of supplies at the end of this post.

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Print Recipe

Product List

B.Y.O.P. Photopolymer Stamp Set [137159] $24.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Real Red Stampin' Write Marker [100052] $3.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $6.95	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack [137779] $6.95	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $3.95
Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $3.95	Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911] $26.95	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $2.95	Silver Basic Metal Buttons [133319] $7.95

Sneak Peek: Build a Birthday

I received my preorder of New Catalog merchandise today and could not wait to use some of these amazing products!  This week's Freshly Made Sketch was perfect to pair with Build a Birthday stamp set and Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper.

Ready to see the full card?

 

The Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack is the bomb!  I absolutely LOVE the bright colors, the playful patterns, and the 6" x 6" size.

And the Build a Birthday stamp set?  There are so many amazing possibilities with this one.  The samples in the new catalog are very inspiring.

So, is your mouth watering yet?  If you'd like to get your hands on a new catalog and you don't currently have a demonstrator, email me at melissa@thestampdoc.com to find out how to get one sent to you.  I'll have them ready to deliver/ship at the end of next week!

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Happy Mother's Day

We are featuring cards for Mother's Day on Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration today. The designers have created some absolutely gorgeous cards!

This card is very similar to a Quick & Easy card I posted back in January.  I explained the steps in this post, but a few people have asked for a video.  So, here it is!

 

There is a complete supply list available at the end of today's post.

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Print Recipe

Product List

Painted Petals Clear Stamp Set [138822] $24.95	Crazy About You Clear Stamp Set [138859] $38.95	Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad [133643] $5.95	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [133645] $5.95
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Vanilla Coaster Board [129392] $5.95	Hello You Thinlits Dies [137363] $24.95
Big Shot [113439] $99.95

Technique Tuesday ~ Pop Up Box Cards

Today on Stylin' Stampin' INKSpiration, the designers are featuring Pop Up Box Cards.  These are so fun to make and we've even got a fabulous step-by-step video for you on our blog.  Once you create the card base, the sky's the limit when it comes to decorations.  I chose a retiring stamp set and designer series paper to create a very girl-y birthday card.

All of the images (except the clouds) are from the Sweet Stuff stamp set.  The card base is Strawberry Slush card stock which coordinates very nicely with the Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper.  All of these items will be retired in just a few weeks, so you better not wait to get them!

Here is a close-up of the inside:

I did some coloring with markers and blender pens for a the Ballerina and Bird images.  I used card stock to paper-piece the other images.  To get the images to appear to float, I put them on 1/2" strips of Window Sheet.  This gives the card even more dimension.

 

Another neat thing about these box cards is that they fold flat for shipping.

All of the items shown can be purchased in my online store.

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Stylin' Stampin' INKSpiration Color Challenge #21

We have a new Color Challenge at Stampin' Stylin' Inkspiration and we'd love for you to play along.  You can see what our other designers created here.

Even though the Blendabilities have been discontinued, there are still lots of ways to add color to your stamps.  On this image, I used a Blender Pen and the Hello Honey ink pad for the body.  The Crisp Canteloupe ink and Blender Pen worked perfectly for the face and cheeks.  I added a wash of Island Indigo ink to the outer edges with an Aqua Painter.

You'll find a list of all the supplies used on this card at the end of this post.

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Print Recipe

Product List

Baby Bumblebee Wood Stamp [137153] $7.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Blender Pens [102845] $9.95	Aqua Painters [103954] $16.95
Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad [133643] $5.95	Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad [131176] $5.95	Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad [126986] $5.95	Dazzling Details [124117] $2.50
Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons [137857] $5.95	Sweet Dreams Designer Series Paper [137782] $10.95	Hello Honey 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Quilted Cotton Ribbon [137864] $6.95	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $2.95
Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133678] $6.95	Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122923] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50

Monday Montage 42

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 am in the midst of some major Spring cleaning.  As I was working on my stamp room, I came across this card and realized I never shared it on my blog.  I created this card for a punch art swap at convention last year.

I just love the little "OH SNAP" from the Hip Notes stamp set, don't you?  If so, you better get it quick....it's on the retirement list and only available for a few more weeks.

I used quite a few punches on this card (obviously).  There is a complete list of supplies at the end of this post.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to click the NEXT button to see what Wendy has in store for you OR you can go BACK to view Kaitlyn's marvelous creations.

 

 Happy Stampin'

    

Print Recipe

Product List

2-1/2" Circle Punch [120906] $16.95	1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850] $16.95	1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $15.95	Punch Corner Project Life [135346] $7.95
Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $16.95	White Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen [105021] $3.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102067] $6.95
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $6.95	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $6.95	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $6.95	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $6.95
Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $6.95	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $6.95	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Hip Notes Clear Stamp Set [133504] $11.95	Four You Clear Stamp Set [130538] $11.95