Yesterday I mentioned that I would showcase another set from Celebrando Creatividad. Cinco de Mayo includes this fabulous dancer, as well as an exceptional trio of troubadors that I love! This particular card was part of a Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen gallery featuring invitations. The Cinco de Mayo stamp set can certainly be used to invite your friends to any fiesta!
- Unlikely Duo! Pumpkin Pie and Real Red? What a fabulous festive combination that just screams…”Come party with me!”
- Paper Pizzazz! Make the most of this pattern from the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper collection. Simply snip along the zigs and zags for a look that says “Pass the salsa, please!” And don’t forget to lightly distress the edges (I used Soft Suede and a Sponge Dauber) for a more polished look.
- Wow factor! A scalloped circle flower perched atop a larger scalloped circle packs a punch…and it is so easy to make. I simply punched ten Scallop Circles from Greenhouse Gala DSP. I sponged the edges with Soft Suede and punched a small hole in the center of each. Next I sprayed each one with spray starch and wadded it into a small ball. After they were nearly dry, I carefully opened them up, stacked them, and added a Pumpkin Circle Fire Brad to the center. Then I scrunched and shaped it.
- Ribbon! Snippets of Real Red and Pumpkin Pie 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon were layered on top of an Old Olive stay-put bow! Fun and easy!
If you have not taken the time to check out Celebrando Creatividad…why are you waiting? There are several sets, like the ones featured today and yesterday that have applications in everyone’s stamping. Just CLICK HERE to access my Stampin’ Up! catalog page.
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Stamp Set: Cinco de Mayo (Celebrando Creatividad)
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Tempting Turquoise, Soft Suede, Early Espresso; Soft Suede, Sahara Sand and Tempting Turquoise Stampin’ Write Markers
Accessories: Color Spritzer Tool, Old Olive 5/8″ Grograin Ribbon, Real Red and Pumpkin Pie 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbons, Circle Fire Brads, Scallop Circle Punch, Extra Large Scallop Circle Punch, Sponge Daubers
SO pretty and festive! Love it! XOXO
Perfect colors to go with the dancer lady! Gracias!
I hear castanets ๐ Way to captivate a set!!! Fabulous card!
Wowza Ann! Gorgeous coloring skills…..and I havn’t found a way to use that paticular DSP yet but it looks fabulous with this image! {SMILES}
Cool!!! Love that flower you created – thanks for sharing how you created it, Ann!
Ann this is fantastic! I love the skirt…it looks like a flower to match your flower!!!! The colors are so rich and alive.
Oh wow! What a beautiful invitation. The colors are gorgeous together, the flower the ribbon and the stamp……all so beautiful. I am always wowed by you when I come to see what you have been up to.
Mary
This is too cute
Oh fabulous work Ann. That flower really works with that image!
I’ve had my eye on this set and once again you have convinced me that I really DO need it! ๐ Absolutely beautiful work with the fun, bright color combo! That flower is muy fabuloso. Hmmm, perfect for a trip to Texas, perhaps? Heehee! Fiesta down here begins in April and it’s a great time! ๐
What an inviting invitation. The color choices are perfect for a celebration.
Still gorgeous as ever.
Hugs, M
Very pretty card, love her dress and the colors are just gorgeous together. Just makes you want to get up in dance.lol…
wow ann-love this card-the dsp is so perfect with the dancer image-and she is colored so wonderfuuly-thanks for sharing your creative talents
I love this card. I considered this set but put it low on my list, I may have to revisit.
Ann this is spectacular! Love the color combo, who’d a thunk? AND Cinco de Mayo is MY birthday! So fun!
Your previous card is also just beautiful! Love the soft writing with the butterflies, and of course we knew you’d tie the perfect bow and add slash of twinkle too.
So glad your twins graduated with honors. You must be proud.
So nice to see cheery things, as there is a LOT sad news going on in my world right now so I haven’t been in blogland for while.
Ann this is spectacular! Love the color combo, who’d a thunk? AND Cinco de Mayo is MY birthday! So fun!
Your previous card is also just beautiful! Love the soft writing with the butterflies, and of course we knew you’d tie the perfect bow and add slash of twinkle too.
So glad your twins graduated with honors. You must be proud.
So nice to see cheery things, as there is a LOT sad news going on in my world right now so I haven’t been in blogland for while.
That dp is perfect for that stamped image. Embellishments are great. Another job well done. I wouldn’t nave known where to begin with that stamp. ๐
I love everything about this card! This is one set that I have wanted since I first saw it. I keep forgetting to order it. That flower is amazing! Mine don’t turn out so well. Thanks for sharing!
Great Card! I am a Spanish teacher but haven’t ordered any sets from the Spanish catalog. But, your card it beautiful and definately caputures the flair of Cinco de Mayo.
This card says “Fiesta!” You are all set for May 5th, aren’t you? ๐
Have a great weekend, Ann. ๐
Talk about a card party! The dress and the flower are perfect together – definitely a festival on paper – ole! (Pretend there’s an accent mark on the e!)
wow, it does look like a fiesta, good job with this one!
Great card! Very festive. I wish it were Cinco de Mayo right now. We got more snow last night. I am ready for May!
Oooh la-la is right, gorgeous card
great idea with the zig-zag paper pattern too and the flower, wowzer!
You so captured the spirit of the stamp set too. Love it. Hugs, Carla
Oooh la-la I love the colors in this card! Love how you layered your flower over a scallop layer! Beautiful!