Oh So Eclectic - TGIFC158 Color Challenge

Nothing like sneaking a sample into this week's TGIF Color Challenge. I've been so focused on new catalog products that trusty stamp sets are being neglected. Oh So Eclectic is a fabulous set that will be carrying over into the new catalog. I decided to use this set for the TGIFC158 challenge.  This color combo is bright and fun. What will you create? Can't wait to see. Check out the TGIF Challenge blog for more inspiration and to participate. 

Supplies are listed below. 

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Product List

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Bundle

[145356]

$47.50

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[144083]

$6.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

$6.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Berry Burst 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon

[144133]

$7.00

Celebrate You Thinlit Dies

[146840]

$0.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Stampin' Sneak Peek - Annual 2018 Catalog

Hello everyone! Welcome to another fantastic blog hop. It seems I am putting that statement on repeat these days. Not a bad thing! I love seeing new products, getting a jump on new inspiration and hopping is a great way to receive it. This hop should prove to be a super fun and very diverse hop featuring little sneak peeks of products from Stampin' Up!'s new annual catalog created by a few members of the Artisan Design Team. The majority of the products shown on this hop will be available to purchase staring June 1st.

Bench card featuring Sitting Pretty Stamp set and Pretty Park Framlits - Stampin' Up!

I was asked to be a presenter at the Hartford OnStage (Stampin' Up! convention for their demonstrator sales force) and was provided a box of goodies to play with and showcase on stage. That box included the Sitting Pretty stamp set, Pretty Park Framelits and three new colors; Grey Granite, Merry Merlot and Shaded Spruce. AH! What to make with red, green, and grey? These new color are beautiful. I also tried to be sure everything on my cards would still be available to purchase in the new catalog. Gotta love challenge!

Here is a quick phone photo to show you the stamp set and the framelits.  The stamp set is a 16 piece photopolymer set that includes a bunch of 2 and 3 step images. A perfect set to use with a Stamp-a-ratus.  The framelits include many dies to cut out a variety of the stamps. It also include a few unique dies, including another bench (my fav) and a stone ground embossing piece. This set would also make a great companion and to the current stamp set Sitting There.  CUTE!

Below are five cards I created with this bundle.  I opted to create a class around these products and the cards range from beginning stamper to a more avid stamper.

This first card features the more ornate Bench and one of the greetings from the set. This is a super simple card and a great intro into using these products. Notice how the heart fits into the bench? Fun for adding dimension and color. And, notice how the greeting nestles perfectly between the bench legs? I love smart design elements, it takes much of the work out of creating a successful card layout. 

This next card features all THREE fabulous NEW Stampin' Up! colors. The watercolor wash green background is a color called Shaded Spruce. 

The red heart and the pot of the plant is called Merry Merlot.

And, the ornate bench is stamped in a fantastic neutral, Grey Granite. 

This next card also features the ornate bench, this time stamped in versamark and heat embossed in white embossing powder over a simple watercolor wash. The bench looks great stamped alone or die cut.

I created a brick background for this card using a stencil mask and a little spritz of Blushing Bride ink.  I love how Blushing Bride looks against the Grey Granite bench.  Isn't that bulldog super cute? Kind of fat and adorable. Notice again how well this BEST FRIENDS statement fits between the bench legs. Smart!

Here is the same basic card layout as the previous card but in this instance I used the glitter embossing paste with the brick mask. I really like how the bench in Merry Merlot picks up little specks of pink and red in the glitter paste. Sorry it's kind of hard to see in these photos.

My last card also uses a brick background ... this time created with the brick stamp border in the set. I've repeatedly stamped it here to create a wall using the Stamp-a-ratus. 

Hope you've enjoyed this little peek into the Sitting Pretty bundle that will be available in the NEW 2018 Stampin' Up! annual catalog.  

Next up in the hop is the super talented Elizebeth Price. I hear her presentation at the Las Vegas OnStage was super inspiring and I cannot wait to see what she created!

Show me the Sunshine - Global Design Project 135

Show me the Sunshine!!! We have such a great theme for this week's Global Design Project challenge. I created this sunshiny card using a verse from the Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set, the blossom Builder punch and the negative space from the Celebrate You thinlets.

First, I created a red/orange watercolor wash using Brusho color crystals. I really spread out and smoothed out the color with plenty of water, totally dissolving those color crystals. Then I layered the negative space from the YOU die cut over the watercolor wash. The flowers are punched using the Blossom Builder punch. I used Calypso Coral, Peekaboo Peach and So Saffron card stock. Note, Peekaboo Peach is retiring soon. I'm sad ... but note that Grapefruit Grove is coming into the mix. It's a good peachy replacement. Grapefruit Grove is the color I chose for the card base and I LOVE IT. 

Ok, so go check out what the GDP crew has created with this theme challenge. AND, play along with us. I'd love to see what you create. #GDP135

Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set - BRiGHT YOU card - Charlet Mallett, Stampin' Up!

Product List

Sunshine & Rainbows Photopolymer Stamp Set

[145821]

$21.00

Celebrate You Thinlit Dies

[146840]

$0.00

Blossom Builder Punch

[141469]

$18.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Brusho Crystal Colour

[144101]

$30.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

$3.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122925]

$8.00

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141417]

$8.00

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105118]

$8.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[126983]

$6.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

You Are My Anchor - April 2018 Paper Pumpkin Alternates

Are you familiar with Paper Pumpkin? It's a monthly box subscription for cardmakers! Every month a new kit is shipped to you, and every kit includes a stamp set, ink and the full supplies to create a unique design. This month's kit is called You're My Anchor and I LOVE IT!!! This kit makes the most adorable love notes and also includes a cute gift box to house those love notes.  I made up a few note sets as directed and had a bunch of leftover supplies to create a few full-sized card alternates. The only supplies I added were cardstock and ink.  

If you are new to these kits I have a special for you, 50% off your first two months. Use code SAVEFIFTY0418 until May 10th. 

I want to share this super fun idea. See that larger Pool Party colored anchor underneath the Island Indigo anchor? Take the negative shape from the anchor die cut sheet and create a little mini stencil mask.  I sponged in Pool Party to create this subtle anchor shadow. I love it. The 3x3 cards go a LONG way when you start to cut them apart for accents.

You are my Anchor stamp set

You Are My Anchor paper supplies

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