PPA151: Valentine's Day Hearts

Today is all about Valentine's Day with hearts and pinks.  The layout was inspired by the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge (PPA151).

This sketch could be used with any shape for the main images.  I will definitely be saving this one to use again for another theme.

To make the hearts I used the Hearts Framelits.  The large heart was cut out of Glimmer Paper and then inked with Primrose Petals to make it pink.  The smaller hearts was cut out and then placed in the Scallop Heart Embosslit to emboss tiny hearts on it.

The More Amore DSP has so many great patterns and colors for Valentine's Day.  It was hard to pick just one pattern to use.  This one has a small accent of  Pool Party, which was perfect for this card.

I chose to use the Chevron folder to keep the patterns consistent and give a clean and simple look to the card.  A sweet card for my sweetie... my daughter will be getting this one for V-day!

Papers: Pool Party (#122924), Very Vanilla (#101650), More Amore DSP (#129309), Glimmer Paper (#124005)
Inks: Primrose Petals (#126858)
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Other Supplies: Primrose Petals Stitched Ribbon (#126844), Hearts Framelits (#125599), Bitty Banners Framelits (#129267), Scallop Heart Embosslit (#117332), Chevron Folder (#127749), Big Shot (#113439), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755), Sticky Strip (#104294), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

More Amore DSP (#129309)

Hearts Framelits (#125599)

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1. Host a party: You can get a pack of silver glimmer paper for $150 party, or you can get glimmer paper and a free product bundle for a $400 party.  Plus you still get the everyday hostess benefits.
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Color Challenge: Lucky Island Delight

This card was inspired by this week's color challenge on SplitcoastStampers.  I wanted to keep it clean and simple so the colors could pop.

The colors were Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, and Daffodil Delight.  I love the bright colors.  A second option for this challenge was to use buttons.  Since I did not have any buttons in the right colors, I decided to make my own.

I punched out some circles and then added button holes.  In order to make them shiny (like some buttons are) they were coated with Crystal Effects.  It is hard to see in this photo, but you can see the shine in the larger photo at the beginning of the post.

One of my favorites from Sale-a-Bration right now is the Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button Pack.  The ribbon comes in three gorgeous colors (including Island Indigo) and makes a great accent.

Papers: Whisper White (#100730), Island Indigo (#122923), Lucky Limeade (#122926), Daffodil Delight (#119683)
Inks: Island Indigo (#126986)
Stamps: Curly Cute (#120510)
Other Supplies: 1/2" Cirlce Punch (#119869), 1/16" Handheld Punch (#101227), Petite Curly Label Punch (SAB #129405), Sycamore Street Ribbon (SAB #130812), Crystal Effects (#101055)

Curly Cute (#120510)

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Technique Tuesday: Faux Washi Tape

Today I am late getting my post done.  I am in charge of the yearbook for my son's elementary school and have a deadline at the end of the week that is eating up all my time.  So, I did not get a chance to try making Faux Washi Tape until this evening.

There are several different tutorials out there for making your own Washi Tape.  Some people stamp on first aid tape or use tissue paper to make theirs.  I decided to keep it simple and just use what I already had - cardstock.  You start by sponging a background color.

Then stamp an image on top.  I chose a large leaf and left a lot of open space.  Make sure you cover the whole page with the image.  You can stamp as many as you want and create as much "pattern" as you want. (Kind of like making your own DSP, which if you have been following me you know I love to do.)

After the pattern is complete, just cut your paper into strips.  You decide how wide you want them.  I use between 1/4" and 1/2" to mimic real Washi Tape.  Now that you have your "tape," it is time to play.

This design was inspired by Retro Sketches #48.  When I saw this sketch I knew it was perfect for this technique.  The strips behind the main image look just like tape.

For the accent it was hard to decide what to use.  Since the "tape" had a leaf pattern I wanted to stay with something organic.  This Boho Blossom with a pearl center turned out to be perfect.

The tape and the sketch combined make a beautiful card.  I love the organic colors and images.  What can you use your Faux Washi Tape to create?

Papers: Pink Pirouette (#111351), Whisper White (#100730), Certainly Celery (#105125)
Inks: Certainly Celery (#126958), Soft Suede (#126978)
Stamps: Feel Goods (#129684), French Foliage (#121166)
Other Supplies: Boho Blossom Punch (#119858), Corner Punch (#119871), Basic Pearls (#119247), Stampin' Trimmer (#126889)

Feel Goods (#129684)

French Foliage (#121166)

Paper Pumpkin

Paper Pumpkin is your very own paper fairy godmother (without the white hair).   I'm the total package:

• I've got all the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Projects like cards, journals, décor, and more!
• I'm all cut, measured, and ready—with instructions included.
• I'm a new and exciting surprise every month.

PP130: Hello Baby

A family in our neighborhood recently added a new baby boy to their family.  This card is to congratulate them on their sweet baby.

The inspiration for this card comes from The Paper Players sketch challenge this week.  For this card, I turned the sketch sideways.

For the main image I used the new Oval Framelits and a cute boat stamp.  The boat seemed perfect for a baby boy.

You can't have a boat without some waves, so the DSP panel from the sketch was done with several layers of scallops to give the impression of water.

A sweet card for a sweet baby!

Papers: Not Quite Navy (#101722), Whisper White (#100730), Twitterpatted DSP (#125406)
Inks: Not Quite Navy (#126971), Soft Suede (#126978), Cherry Cobbler (#126966)
Stamps: Moving Forward (#126320), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Other Supplies: Big Shot (#113439), Adorning Accents Edgelits (#125595), Oval Framelits (#129381), Vintaged Faceted Designer Buttons (#127555), Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (#123125), Organza Ribbon (#114319)

Moving Forward (#126320)

Twitterpatted DSP (#125406)

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PCCCS26: Welcome Baby

When I saw the color challenge on Paper Craft Crew, I immediately thought baby card.  The blue, pink, and yellow reminds me of the baby section at the store.  I love that there are three blocks for the three colors.

The sketch offers a lot of layers to create a really interesting card.

For my card, I kept it clean and simple by using solid colors and no DSP.  The Little Additions stamp set has so many cute stamps that it was hard to choose which ones to use.

The inside of the card is just a repeat of the solid colors on the mobile.  A cute card to welcome a baby to the family.

Supplies: MDS2+
Stamps: Little Additions (MDS #123135)

Little Additions (#123135)

Paper Pumpkin

Paper Pumpkin is your very own paper fairy godmother (without the white hair).   I'm the total package:

• I've got all the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Projects like cards, journals, décor, and more!
• I'm all cut, measured, and ready—with instructions included.
• I'm a new and exciting surprise every month.

Love Birds

The color challenge on SplitcoastStampers this week is Soft Calypso Party (CC410).  The additional challenge was to make a non-traditional Valentine's Day card.

 I saw this Gate Fold Latch Card and just knew I had to try the technique.  I used the Hearts Framelits to create the nested shapes.  Attach the frame to the left card front and the main image to the right card front.  Then when you open the card you get the "latch" for your gate fold.

I used MDS to print out the sentiment for the inside of the card.  Then I used the Simply Scored Border Plate to create the chevron pattern across the bottom to repeat the pattern from the front.

The love birds together in a cage makes the perfect front for this Valentine's Day card.  I stamped the cage in Soft Suede and then clear embossed it.  Since ink will not stick to the embossing, when I stamped the birds they look like they are in the cage (not just stamped on top).

The love birds and the non-traditional colors make this Valentine's Day card a wonderful surprise.

Papers: Very Vanilla (#101650), Soft Suede (#115318), Calypso Coral (#122925), Pool Party (#122975)
Inks: Soft Suede (#126978), Calypso Coral (#126983), Pool Party (#126982)
Stamps: Aviary (#116956), Create A Cupcake (#121915), Delightful Dozen (MDS #127957)
Other Supplies: Big Shot (#113439), Hearts Framelits (#125599), Chevron Folder (#127749), Wood Grain Folder (#127821), Simply Scored (#122334), Borders Plate (#126192)

Aviary (#116956)

Hearts Framelits (#125599)

Sale-a-Bration Is Here!
Sale-a-Bration is an anunal party with loads of free products!  This year it is better than ever... in honor of Stampin' Up! celebrating 25 years.  There are three ways to enjoy:

1. Host a party: You can get a pack of silver glimmer paper for $150 party, or you can get glimmer paper and a free product bundle for a $400 party.  Plus you still get the everyday hostess benefits.
2. Shop for yourself: For every $50 in product that you purchase you get to pick one free SAB item.  Spend $100 pick two.  This offer is also valid for anyone shopping at your party.
3. Join the Stampin' Up! Family: During SAB, you can get 25% more in your starter kit.  You get to choose $156.50 worth or product for only $99.  Whether you want to start your own business or just enjoy this as a hobby, that is a great deal!