TGIF Challenges Inspiration Challenge - TGIFC209

April 25, 2019

Hello friends! Welcome to this our TGIF Challenge. This week we are playing with Sepia tones. #tgifc209 . I pulled together some shades of browns and brightened it up a bit with a little white embossing powder.

Little details: Each fern has been heat embosses and then I colored a little down the leaf spine to give it more contrast. Not sure how successful this look is but I gave it a shot. I “aged” the corners and edge of the paper a bit to give a little texture.

SNEAK PEEK: The stamp artwork come from the new DAISY set, called: See that hint of lace? It’s new too. All available June 4th from Stampin’ Up!

Ready to see more sepia inspired cards? Details on how to play along are on the TGIF challenges blog. Check it out!

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Bloom and Grow - Graduation card - Charlet Mallett, Stampin’ Up!

Graduation Cards - Fancy Friday Blog Hop

April 25, 2019

Hello friends! There are so many reasons to make a card and to send a card. This month I am getting ready for Graduation season. Our theme for this month is: “Create a project of your choice for any family member”. There are quite a few talented kiddos that need a little gradation recognition.

SNEAK PEEK ALERT! I am using a few new products that are not available until June 4th. Don’t be sad. You can turn ANY card into a graduation card by adding a cap and diploma. Or just a cap! Create a cap quickly with the Tailored Tag punch and Story Label punch (available now). It’s super easy.

4. Assemble cap, use dimensionals for height.

Punch out the Tailored Tag label shape.
Insert tailored tag shape into the punch again and punch out a smaller diamond shape.
Punch out the Story Label shape. Trim off one end to create the cap base.
Assemble as shown on the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals, a brad, and tassel of choice.
Create a tassel with fringed paper or frayed twine.

The ‘Let’s Celebrate You’ first card SNEAK PEEKS three fun NEW products. First it showcases the Bloom and Grow stamp set and dies, this is beautiful set with larger verses and beautiful florals that are perfect for coloring. Second sneak is one of the new InColors: Terracotta Tile. This is a coral color that is a little deeper and dirtier than Calypso Coral. I love it! And, third is the layering Stitched Nested Label dies.

Above the Clouds - Hot Air Balloon Graduation card - Charlet Mallett, Stampin’ Up!

More SNEAKS: This card features another new stamp set called ‘Above the Clouds’. This set has a coordinating hot air balloon punch. The sentiments in this set are perfect for graduation. I created another cap to top off the hot air balloon. This card introduces another new InColor: Seaside Spray. This pale gray blue has just a hint of light purple tones. It’s soft and calming color.

Thanks for taking a minute to stop by today. Who are we? The Fancy Friday team is a group of Stampin' Up! Artisan's, both past and present. We hop once a month, on the last Friday of the month.

Are you ready? So much inspiration is in store from my talented friends. If you are traveling this hop in order you just arrived from Lauren. Next up is Elizabeth.

Like these cards? Want to make them? Check out the supply list below.
I would LOVE to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. If you live in the United States you can order your paper crafting supplies from my online store. So easy. THANK YOU!

Product List

Tailored Tag Punch

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$18.00

Story Label Punch

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$18.00

Basic Brads

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$4.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Heat Tool

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$30.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[146841]

$9.00

April 2019 Paper Pumpkin - Sentimental Rose - Charlet Mallett Stampin’ Up!

A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop - Alternates for Sentimental Rose

April 25, 2019

Sometimes a kit comes along and everything you make with it is super cute - this is that kit! Be on the look out for refills.

I love the gift giving idea of this kit, so my alternates this month play off that idea. I created the original gift as recommended and included 6 cards (instead of 9) in the card box. I then used the supplies for the last three projects to make two additional gift sets.

Set #1: I created four 3x3 note cards and packed them inside a mini pizza box with a matching belly band. By pulling in basic card stock I was able to trim up the note cards and use the patterns and embellishments to create cards similar in style. I added some mini square envelopes that I stamped on to finish up the set.

Set #2: The stamp set in this kit is amazing. Specifically the flower. It’s gorgeous stamped on it’s own or watercolored. I love the look of the style of stamp (Distinktive) when it is softened and watercolored. I stamped and played around to create three 3x5 note cards and paired with the leftover kit envelopes. All are packaged in a cello bag.

Ready for some more Paper Pumpkin LOVE? You just came from Kelly. Next up is Debbie.

What is Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription craft kit full of goodness from Stampin' Up! Every kit includes a stamp set, supplies, ink and projects instructions. Are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber? If not you can sign up here. Monthly kits at 21.95 USD (includes shipping).

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Climbing Roses - Global Design Project SKETCH Challenge - GDP186

April 22, 2019

It’s a SKETCH challenge over at the Global Design Project this week. There are so many ways you might interpret this sketch. I used this basic vertical layout and followed the image placement suggestions to create my card. I didn’t really stray much from the sketch, pretty straight forward this week.

Shades of blue … The Climbing Roses stamp set looks so pretty stamped and watercolored in Night of Navy and Soft Sea Foam. While the Trellis dies are sold out, the stamp set is still available (while supplies last). It will be discontinued on June 2.

To see a full list of which Stampin’ Up! products are retiring June 2 check out the LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS list here.

Thanks for stopping by! A full list of supplies for this card are listed below.