Irresistibly Yours DSP - DSC #119

Happy Thursday again!!  Time for another DOstamper STARS Challenge.  I love this Home Sweet Home challenge photo.  The colors and butterflies of this phone case are too cute. 

 

 

Here is my card.  Have you seen this paper in the 2015 Sale-a-bration brochure?  This paper is part of the Irresistibly Yours DSP pack.  The actual paper is white with white embossing.  There are many different ways to color this paper, I chose to sponge it.  I used Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana and Pistachio Pudding sponged in rows on the floral paper.  I punched out a couple Silver Glimmer butterflies to add some sparkle.

 

And, as promised, more stamping with the Because You Care Hostess Set.  What a great springtime card to send a friend to brighten their day.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Stamps:  Because You Care

Paper:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Irresistibly Yours DSP

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding

Other:  1/4" Silver Ribbon, Silver Glimmer Paper, Itty Bitty Butterfly Punch



Because I Care - DSC #118

Happy Thursday!!  Welcome to the first Thursday Challenge for February 2015.  What?  Can you believe it is February already?  This week we have a Sketch Pad challenge.

 

 

I love the simplicity of the sketch this week.  I recently received the Because You Care Hostess Stamp Set from the 2015 Occasions.  This is a great stamp set!!  It has so many fantastic sentiments that are a great size to feature on your cards.  I will be using it over the next few weeks, so stop by next week to see more.  Plus, the border stamp coordinates with the Apothocary Accents Framelits - bonus, no fussy cutting!!

 

 

I layered the sentiment over a tea lace doilie and some retired Soft Suede ribbon. 

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Linda Kaufman: Stacked With Love Treat Holders

Robyn Rasset: Kinda Eclectic Heart Card  

Sharon Bennett: Groovy Love Card

Miriam Bollinger: Starburst Framelit Thank You Card

Connie Plaumann: Filled with Love Treat Bag

Dawn Olchefske:  Kinda Eclectic Birthday Card

Stamps:  Because You Care

Paper:  Whisper White, Soft Suede, Stacked with Love DSP

Ink:  Soft Suede, Crisp Cantaloupe

Other:  Apothocary Accents Framelits, Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Tea Lace Doilies

Painted Blooms Challenge Cards - DSC #117

It's Thursday - that means it is time for another DOstamper STARS Challenge.  Today we are featuring a Color My World Challenge.

 

 

When I saw these colors, I immediately thought of the Painted Petals stamp set and Painted Blooms DSP.  I chose to go simple this week and create some cards with the DSP.  The sentiments are from the Another Thank You Photopolymer stamp set. 

 

The DSP looks so pretty with either Blackberry Bliss or Rose Red.  Make up a couple of these quick and easy Thank You cards for yourself or to give as a gift.

 

These cards are featured in my Sale-A-Bration special. Check it our here.

 

 

Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Dawn Olchefske:  Lotus Blossom Card

Laurie Zoellmer:  Petal Potpourri Mini Treat Pocket Card

Robyn Rasset:  Stippled Blossoms Card

Sharon Bennett:  Crazy About You Card

Miriam Bollinger:  Butterfly Basics Card

 



Stamps:  Another Thank You

Paper:  Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Blackberry Bliss, Rose Red, Painted Blooms DSP

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Rose Red

Other:  None

DOstamper STARS Challenge #116

Happy Thursday!!  Time for another DOstamper STARS Challenge.

 

 

January is going by so fast for me.  Soon it will be Valentine's Day and I better get going on my cards.  Aren't the cookies in today's Home Sweet Home challenge photo almost too pretty to eat? 

 

Here is my card.  I was drawn to the graphic patterns in the Stacked with Love DSP stack combined with the Stacked with Love washi tape.  Don't have the exact sentiment you need?  Create your own!  I used the Epic Alphabet stamp set to stamp Love.   I combined that with the Crazy About You stamp set.

 

 

Thanks for visiting my blog today.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Dawn Olchefske:  Groovy Love Cookie Card

Laurie Zoellmer:  Groovy Love Valentine Card

Robyn Rasset:  I Like You Valentine Card

Sharon Bennett:  You Plus Me Valentine Card

Connie Plaumann:  Hey, Valentine Berry Basket

Miriam Bollinger:  Heart Framelits Valentine Card

Jan Carlson:  Hello Life Valentine Card

 

Stamps:  Epic Alphabet, Crazy about You

Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Stacked with Love DSP, Silver Foil

Ink:  Real Red, Stazon Jet Black

Other:  Stacked with Love Washi Tape, Scallop Edge Border Punch

 

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SAB Best Year Ever DSC 115

Happy Thursday!! Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Sketch Pad challenge.

 

 

Here is my card (I may have rotated things a bit - LOL).  I really wanted to use the new Sale-A-Bration Best Year Ever paper this week. I love Coastal Cabana and these papers are great.  The background paper has a Bokeh effect that looks so cool - with no effort!!  I cut the striped paper on an angle to create the diagonal effect.

 

The sentiment is from the SAB Simply Wonderful stamp set.  The sample image in the Sale-A-Bration brochure is shown with the Extra Large Oval punch.  However, you can mix things up and use other punches or framelits you already own.  I cut this with the Apothocary Accents Framelits and layered it over a 2 1/2" Circle.

 

 

Hope you like my card this week.  You can actually get the DSP and the Stamp Set FREE!  For every $50 you spend, you can choose one FREE SAB item.  Plus, I am offering a special during Sale-A-Bration.  Shop my online store 24/7.

 

Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

• Sharon Bennett:  You Plus Me card
• Connie Plaumann:  Hey, Valentine card
• Robyn Rasset: Hey, Valentine card
• Miriam Bollinger: Butterfly Basics card
• Dawn Olchefske:  Crazy About You card

 

Stamps:  Sale-A-Bration Simply Wonderful

Paper:  Sale-A-Bration Best Year Ever DSP, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Ink:  Coastal Cabana

Other:  Basic Jewel Rhinestones, Apthocary Accents Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch



DOstamper STARS Challenge #114

Happy Thursday!  Time for another DOstamper STARS challenge.  This week we are featuring a Color My World challenge.

 

 

Here is my card.  I used the Dotty Angles stamp set to create the Hello Honey ombre background.  Photopolymer stamps make it easy to line up the images perfectly.  I stamped the top row full strength, then I stamped the same image twice more without reinking the stamp. 

 

Here is closer view of the stamping.

 

The greeting is from the Banner Blessings stamp set.  This set is only available online and has some great sentiments.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Miriam Bollinger: Flowering Birthday Card

Robyn Rasset: Best Day Ever Card

Sharon Bennett: Butterfly For You Card

Dawn Olchefske:  Painted Petals Card

  

Stamps:  Dotty Angles, Banner Blessings

Paper:  Whisper White, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon

Ink:  Island Indigo, Hello Honey

Other:  None

DOstamper STARS Challenge #113 & Blog Candy

Happy 2015!!  Can you believe another year has passed and it is already 2015?  We are starting the New Year off right with a little stamping inspiration for you.  Here is the photo:

Here is my card.  I was inspired by the colors of the photo and the bubbles.  I added Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape to the top and bottom of the Whisper White layer.  For the word "happy", I used the negative space from the Hello You Thinlets Die cut from Gold Foil cardstock.  The Hello Thinlets Die is a new item from the 2015 Occasions Catalog that goes live on January 6!!

 

Since New Year's Day is not a traditional card giving holiday, I made another version for the next card holiday - Valentine's Day. 

 

This card uses another gold washi tape - this time from a new washi tape set from the 2015 Occasions Catalog called Stack with Love Designer Washi Tape.  I can't wait for this catalog to go live and I hope you are excited for all the new products too.



 

Now time for some BLOG CANDY!!  This week I am offering a variety of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper measuring 4" x 6".  Some will be current, some will be retired, but it is all Stampin' Up!  You will get at least 50-4" x 6" sheets in a variety of patterns.  To win, leave a comment stating what your favorite Stampin' Up DSP is (new or old) below by Sunday, January 4.  I will choose one winner on Monday to receive this prize. 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Miriam Bollinger: Gold Celebrate card

Dawn Olchefske:  Happy New Year card

Robyn Rasset: Mingle All The Way card

Sharon Bennett:  Stacked with Love card

Linda Kaufman: Best Year Ever Easel Calendar

Stamps:  Good Greetings

Paper: Whisper White, Gold Foil, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink:  Stazon Jet Black

Other:  Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Hello You Thinlets Die

DOstamper STARS Challenge #112

Happy Thursday!!  The countdown to Christmas is on.  Can you believe that Christmas is only a week away - yikes!!  This week we are featuring a Sketch Pad Challenge.

I really wanted to make my own Christmas tags this year.  This sketch challenge was just the inspiration I needed to get my tags done.

I started with a 2" x 3 1/2" piece of cardstock punched with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch.  I then added a 1/2" strip of DSP from the Trim the Tree Paper Stack.  These tags were a great way for me to use up some of my scraps.  For this tag I added the Cherry Cobbler Chevron ribbon tied with Linen Thread .

 

Here are some more of my tags.  You can use any stamps, trims, washi tape, etc. you have available.  No sense saving this stuff for next Christmas - you know there will be new stuff next year.

 

 

Here is my "Frozen" version to add to my nieces' gifts.  These don't really follow the sketch, but I like how they turned out.  I added some sequins and rhinestones to give these sparkle.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you will give these tags a try.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Robyn Rasset: Lotus Blossom Anniversary Card

Miriam Bollinger: Sketched Birthday Card

Sharon Bennett: Mingle All the Way Card

Dawn Olchefske:  You Plus Me Card

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

 

Stamps:  Festival of Trees, Christmas Bliss, Endless Wishes

Paper:  Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Trim the Tree DSP, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Ink:  Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand

Other:  Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon, Linen Thread, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Early Espresso Cotton Ribbon, Gold 1/8" Ribbon

DOstamper STARS #111 - Color My World Christmas

Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Thrusday Challenge.  This week we have a Color My World challenge.

 

 

I took a very Christmas interpretation of these colors.  I couldn't seem to make the Basic Black work for me, so I used Early Espresso instead (hope that is OK).  When the Hardwood background stamp came out in the annual catalog, I couldn't get enough.  I haven't used as much lately, so it seemed like the time.  I stamped the Hardwood background in Early Espresso on Natural White cardstock.

 

I stamped the wreath in three colors - Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive and Real Red.  Using two greens helps give some dimension to the leaves.  I then cut it out using the coordinating framelits.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Robyn Rasset: Wood You Be Mine card

Judy Strickling: Cheerful Tags card

Miriam Bollinger: Today & Everyday card

Sharon Bennett: Pillow Box

Dawn Olchefske:  Ornate Tag Punch Treat

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Good Greetings, Hardwood, Wonderous Wreath

Paper:  Natural White, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Other:  Wonderous Wreath Framelits

DOstamper STARS #110

Happy Thursday!!  Time for another DOstamper STARS challenge.  This week is a Home Sweet Home challenge. 

 

 

If you haven't started your Christmas cards, now is the time.  I will be featuring the Wonderous Wreath stamp set and framelits for the next couple cards.  This week I used the wreath framelits and cut a wreath from Silver Foil paper.  Then I took the Decorative Dots TIEF and embossed the wreath three times.  Each time I ran it through the Big Shot I slightly moved the wreath in the embossing folder.  This embossed more of the wreath and created some cool dimension.

 

I think you can see better in this photo.  The embossing folder will emboss the empty space, but it will also emboss over dots created in the last pass through the Big Shot.  I added a Night of Navy Seam Binding bow as an extra detail.  The sentiment is from a retired holiday set from last Christmas.  I love the elegance of the font with the silver and blue papers.

 

 

Hope you liked my card this week.  Thanks for stopping by.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Robyn Rasset: Holiday Home card

Connie Plaumann: Silver & Gold Label Love Card

Miriam Bollinger: Letterpress Interlocking Hearts card

Sharon Bennett: Lovely As a Tree Dryer Sheet card

Dawn Olchefske:  Holiday Home card

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

 

Stamps:  Greetings of the Season (Retired)

Paper:  Whisper White, Night of Navy, Silver Foil Paper

Ink:  Night of Navy

Other:  Night of Navy Seam Binding Ribbon, Decorative Dots TIEF, Wonderous Wreath Framelits

DOstamper STARS #109 - Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you from the United States.  Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Thursday challenge.  This week we are featuring a sketch pad challenge.

 

 

The sketch this week is fairly simple.  I did change up the shape a bit (and the season - Christmas vs. Fall).  Ever want to add just a little something extra to a card - add washi tape.  It took me awhile to buy my first rolls, but now I love it. 

 

 

 I think it adds just the right amount of texture and color to this card.

 

Thanks for stopping by this week.  Hope you have a chance to do some crafting this holiday weekend.  See my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Robyn Rasset: Bearing Gifts card

Miriam Bollinger: Flower Patch card

Sharon Bennett: Holiday Invitation Thanks card

Dawn Olchefske:  Holiday Invitation Scallop Tag card

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

 

Stamps:  Endless Wishes, Festival of Trees

Paper:  Silver Foil Paper, Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Ink:  Lost Lagoon, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky

Other:  All is Calm Designer Washi Tape

DOstamper STARS #108

Happy Thursday.  Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Challenge.  This week we are featuring a Color My World challenge.

 

 

Here is my card.  The layout is fairly simple, but I love how the stamping turned out.  I am featuring the Everything Eleanor stamp set.  I stamped the background piece of Whisper White with the large swirl in Soft Suede and the large flower in Coastal Cabana.

I then cut a piece of Whisper White 2" x 4" and stamped the large flower again - but in Bermuda Bay.  The sentiment is from the Hello There hostess stamp set stamped in Soft Suede.

Hope you like my card today.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

Dawn Olchefske:  December Wonder card

Robyn Rasset: Seasonally Scattered card

Miriam Bollinger: Traveler Birthday card

Angela O'Neill: Santa & Co card

Connie Plaumann: Lovely as a Tree Sympathy 

Sharon Bennett:  Envelope Punch Board Box 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Everything Eleanor,

Paper:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay

Other:  None

DOstamper STARS #107

It's Thursday again.  Time for another DOstamper STARS Challenge.  This week we have a photo-inspired Home Sweet Home Challenge. 

I was inspired by the colors and the simple design of the cookies. Normally, I don't think about stamping my DSP (not really sure why - probably because it is so great to begin with).  But then I saw a technique on Pinterest of stamping the Back to Black DSP with the Polka Dot stamp from the Dotty Angles stamp set.  For my card, I chose Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight as my colors and stamped them on the leaf/floral paper.  Doesn't that make them look like fall leaves?

I then used two of the actual leaf stamps from the Fall Fest stamp set to stamp around the greeting.  I added some Pumpkin Pie ribbon and some Basic Black Candy Dots to finish the card.

Here I did the same technique with more spring-like colors.  I used Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush and Pear Pizzazz to stamp the polka dots on the same sheet of DSP.  Now they look more like flowers to me.  I stamped some flowers from the Petite Petals stamp set around my greeting and added some silver ribbon and rhinestones.

Hope you liked my cards today.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

• Dawn Olchefske:  Fall Frame card
• Sharon Bennett: Color Me Autumn Gift card
• Robyn Rasset: Fun Fall Thanks card 
• Miriam Bollinger:  World of Dreams Thank You card

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Good Greetings, Fall Fest/Petite Petals, Dotty Angles

Paper:  Back to Black DSP, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie/Strawberry Slush

Ink:  Jet Black Stazon, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight/Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz 

Other:  Neutrals Candy Dots, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon/Silver 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon, Jewels Basic Rhinestones

DOstamper STARS #106 - Trim the Tree

Hello.  Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Thursday Challenge.  This week we have a Sketch Pad challenge.

 

 

I know - you are looking at my card and thinking - where are the squares?  Well, I took a little liberty with the sketch and made them trees instead.  I am loving the Trim the Tree DSP stack.  It has so many great colors for the holidays.  I prefer the traditional reds and greens for Christmas, so this is perfect for me.

 

I added a banner stamped with the Good Greetings stamp set and a silver button tied with Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine for the finishing touch.

Hope you like my card.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

Dawn Olchefske: Maritime card

Sharon Bennett: Cheerful Tags card

Robyn Rasset:  Something for Baby card

Connie Plaumann: Holiday Home card

Miriam Bollinger:  Back to Black card

Judy Strickling: Project Life Holiday card

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

 

Stamps:  Good Greetings

Paper:  Trim the Tree DSP, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Other:  Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Silver Buttons

DOstamper STARS - #105 - Tent Fold Card

Happy Thursday.  Time again for another DOstamper STARS Challenge.  This week we have a Color My World challenge.

 

Today I featuring these cute pumpkins just in time for Halloween.  How can it be the end of October already?  We are getting ready for trick-or-treating at my house.  My 6 year old son is going to dress up as Batman and my 4 year old son will be Spiderman.  They are too excited.

 

Today's card is made using the Tent Fold technique.  Here are the measurements for making this card base.

1.  Start with a card base cut 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"
2.  Score at 4 1/4"
3.  Fold in half on the score line.
4.  Cut a second piece measuring 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".
5.  Using the piece cut in Step 4, apply adhesive to the lower half of the layer attach to the card base.  Tip:  When adhering this layer to the card base, check that the overall height of the card does not exceed 5 1/2".  This will allow the card to fit in a standard envelope.

 

 

I cut out the small pumpkin using the Fun Fall Framelits and embossed the Bermuda Bay layer using the Polka Dots TIEF.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Find even more inspiration from my fellow STARS.

 

Dawn Olchefske:  Birthday Pennants Card

Sharon Bennett: Halloween Treat Bag

Robyn Rasset: Fun Fall Ghost Card 

Connie Plaumann: Fall Fest Treat Bag

Miriam Bollinger: Love & Sympathy Card

Judy Strickling: Flower Patch Birthday Card

Jan Carlson: Age Awareness Birthday Card

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Good Greetings, Fall Fest

Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay

Ink:  Stazon Jet Black, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive

Other:  Basic Black 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon, Neutrals Candy Dots, Fun Fall Framelits, Polka Dot TIEF