The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Keepin’ It Fun
Keep your whimsical designs fun by…
- …doing the Calypso at the Pool! Stampin’ Up!’s newest colors, Coral Calypso and Pool Party add a fun and retro flair to this card, especially when paired with a snippet of Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper! Although these two colors are not found in the actual DSP, they coordinate nicely.
- …cutting around a section of the image! Here I cut around the top hat and the scarf.
- …keeping it light! Just a hint of color has been added to the heat embossed images. This allows the eye to focus on the image without distraction!
- …adding a silly sentiment! Flag the end and use it to spotlight a section of the image, in this case a little blue bird!
- …creating your own whimsical embellishment! A snowflake made with the Northern Frost Sizzlit Decorative Strip Die is popped up on a punched Calypso Coral circle. Topping off this duo is a heat embossed Bird on a Snowball, another one of the adorable images in this set.
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE snowmen, and this new set is certainly adorable! And what do you think about these new colors? Let me know in your comment today. Of course, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
Stamp Set: Snow Much Fun (W 122560, C 122562); Inks: Pool Party (122938), Calypso Coral (122939), Basic Gray (109120), Daffodil Delight (119667), Soft Suede (115657); Designer Series Paper: Just Add Cake (124339); Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Calypso Coral (122925), Pool Party (122924); Tools: Heat Tool (100005), Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109133), Blender Pens (102845), Big Shot (113439), Northern Frost Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die (120901), 1-3/8″ Circle Punch (119860)
How cool that your little snowbuddy is hitting the beach with Calypso Coral and Pool Party! I never would have thought to pair those colors with this stamp set, simply because the names don’t make me think of winter, but this is awesome. Thanks for the inspiration, as always! Hugs! 🙂
I love the clean look of this card and the colors are so perfect! Great use of that DSP….very original!
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Very cute! You did such a great job with the non-traditional colors!
Really adorable …
Very fun color combo.
Hugs, M
Love that little bird on the tip of the snowman’s nose! Cute stamp and nice arrangement all together! Wish your card would cool me off a little with this horrible humidity today! 🙂
As soon as I saw this set in the catalog I thought of you! I had a feelling that you would be buying it. 🙂 It is on my list as well. I love your card Ann it is so pretty and I love that you used the new colors.What a wonnderful Christmas card.
Mary
It’s so exciting to see new stuff coming from SU! Love those new In Colors, and the snowman is too, too cute.
Ann this is adorable! Your so adventurous… I would never have thought to use those colors with snowmen……SO COOL!… I really love how you cut out the hat & scraf…(always forgot about that technique).. and the little birdie on the snowball is crack up. Love you pop him on another snow ball! I LOVE snowmen and have a quite a collection of my own. I was so happy to see this set as it goes with a retired set I’ve had since before I became a demo. Can’t wait to get this one… Hugs.
PS: sorry I couldn’t comment on your peek, but I was having “comment box not opening” issues again …. Loved it though.
I LOVE this card. The added dimension around the snowman makes everything just pop. I’m enjoying your clean and simple vintage look….envious, actually! I haven’t been able to play in my studio for a whole week.
So fun and I love those colors together… fabulous!!! Hugs,
What a cute little card. Love the colors.. so fun…I think this is going to be on my list of stamps to get..love it….
hugs
Darlene-Joy
love these colors on a winter/Christmas card….. I prob. never would have put them together like you have! Thanks once again for inspiring us (me) !!!! love this set tooo … gotta have it!
So glad that you did a Christmas card. I too got that set. I love snowmen! Your card is absolutely gorgeous. You are the queen at details! I am always amazed at what you come up with!!! Hugs, J
What a fun card, Ann! Love the funny snowman! Great way to feature some of the new colors too! This card would make anyone smile! Thanks for sharing!
Cool! No pearls at all – let alone any bling?!?!?!?!? STill, such a fun card! I love the little bird on the snowball – too cute. Love the snowman and the tree and all the other details. Just something fun for a different time of year. Love the sentiment as well. Can’t wait to check out the other winter and Christmas sets in the new catalog. Your coloring is always amazing! Fun and interesting colors to use.
Chris R. from Iowa
Hi Ann,
what an amazing card, it´s so lovely and cute. Love the eyecatcher with the snowflake and the snowball and the new colors.
hugs and smiles Conny
I think this is a really good combination of summer and winter elements. It came together well and I love the design.
Clever, clever, Ann! Really like the “off the edge trim” around the top hat and scarf and the way the flag sets off the little bird. The little worker bird rolling the snowball really is a cute piece of this set. Congrats to Muffy Lynn and “go get em next time!” to Brody! What is Brady doing this summer, spending any time at home or doing summer classes? Take care, Ann and TFS!
YIPPIIIIII! You bought that set and now I have an idea for the one I bought. This is waaaaaay too cute. Love the watercoloring. Thanks for blessing my day and inspiring my art . . . . and . . . .
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I just played with him this morning too! Love snowmen! Remember those days when we get so sick of creating Christmas cards because we start so early on in the year? I loved it this morning!
Aww, these little guys are so cute! I love how you’ve snipped around the hat and scarf–such a cool detail. And these colors are so unexpected with the snowmen–love it!
Hi Ann, Haven’t heard anything from the twins in a while and just wondering how their showing is going. Jewel the Pom sends her greetings to the twins.
Any gorgeous card! Hope you are doing well and having fun with the new SU! stuff! Sending my best!
This is darling! Love how you shaded around the snowman and cut around his scarf and hat! This is too cute!
This is REALLY a departure from the Ann I know. I like it! But something tells me you are already sick of the heat! LOL
Mike
Great colour choices Ann! Love how you made everything pop off the page too! I need to heat emboss these types of images as well, it makes them stand out beautifully! So darn cute!
Hugs,
Lesley
What a great card! Love how you cut around certain areas. It really makes it pop. I love snowmen and this set.
too cute…i was on the fence on this stamp set but now i definitely want to get it….
Ann, your little snowman is so cute. I love the new colours as they certainly add to the whimsiness (is this a word?) of the card. I have this one marked as a must have.
Cute!! Of course, another set I NEED to get! lol
Fun card! I like your use of non-traditional colors and the snowball on the snowflake. The two new In-Colors look great together.
Love, love, LOVE everything about this!!! Especially the fact that you used non-traditional colours – WOOHOO!!! Thanks for sharing another masterpiece with us.
Ann…this is DARLING! I loved that stamp set the minute I saw it in the catalog on the Alaska cruise…was so happy we could preorder it. I LOVE your card and matching it with Just Add Cake DSP! Great idea!
Unique colors for a holiday card but you make it work so well. Love the whimsical feel of the card.
Love the non-traditional colors! I love red and green, but it is always great to see some fun new colors used for Christmas cards. I’m totally kicking myself for not getting this set; it is adorable!
Oops, I left my comment on the wrong post! ANYWAY, I love what you’ve done with this set and these colors! Can’t wait to play with mine too!
This is just too cute!! I am loving these new IN Colors!
What a COOL card! Absolutely adorable. I am loving the new colors.
Adorable! And I love seeing the new colors being used!
I love this stamp set! This card is so cute. Love how you paired the snowman with the Just Add Cake dsp. A great card!
Too cute Ann! I just love the new colors that were used here.Looks like this is going to be a fun set to make cards with. Thanks for sharing.
Hi to the Twins from the “Girls”
Yvonne