Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette Edition

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Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette Edition

It’s time for the Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette Edition! If this is your very first visit to one of our hops, the Stamp Review Crew is a group of international Stampin’ Up! demonstrators whose mission is to do a blog hop on the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month. Our hops are unique because each of us features the same stamp set used in a variety of ways, giving you loads of inspiration for that set! The hops are archived at the Stamp Review Crew blog. You will be able to click through each hop at any time, going directly to the posts for that hop whenever you want! This week we are featuring the Petal Palette stamp set, one of my favorites from the Occasions Catalog. If you are following along in order, you have just arrived from the super-talented Tanya Boser.   After visiting me, you will continue to the next stop, the incomparable Bronwyn Eastley. She is always an inspiration. Enjoy this week’s hop!

Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette Edition

Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette Edition

Colors of the Day
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Petal Palette is my favorite set from the Occasions Catalog. I love the coordinating Petals and More Thinlets, and there is just something about that adorable bird that tugs at my heart.  I loved the birds so much, I had to create a left-facing one.

Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette EditionTo create the left-facing version, I inked the image with Basic Black Archival Ink and stamped it onto a piece of plastic. (I used the plastic sheet from my Stamp-a-ma-jig.)  I immediately used this plastic sheet as my new “stamp”, stamping onto Whisper White cardstock.  How easy is that? Look how cute they are as they frame the sentiment.  A trio of rhinestones add a bit of bling.

Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette Edition

Lemon Lime Twist Glimmer Paper paired with Petals & More thinlets were used to create the leaves and border.  The “Floral” Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folder adds texture.

Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette Edition

This is the fifth card I have made with this bundle, but it may just be my favorite! Here are the others. To see the original post in which they appear, just click on the picture!

Stamp Review Crew: Petal Palette Edition

On the CASE: A CASE of Petal Palette

A peek at Petal Palette

If would like to try your hand at creating your own Petal Palette card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Not only will online orders over $50 (before tax and shipping) earn you a FREE Sale-A-Bration item, you will also receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code.   If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host Rewards.

February: NK4GCCPW

Of course, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Now hop along to Bronwyn Eastley to see what she has in store for you!  If you get lost along the way, you can find a list of all the hoppers at The Stamp Review Crew.

The Stamp Review Crew: Sale-A-Bration

The Stamp Review Crew: Sale-A_BrationUntil next time…

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Festive Friday Challenge #1: Valentines and/or Sequins

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Festive Friday Challenge #1: Valentines and/or Sequins
Festive Friday Challenge #1: Valentines and/or Sequins

Are you ready for a NEW challenge? One with a few interesting twists?  Then you’ve come to the right place!  Welcome to Festive Friday – where every challenge is a party! We’re looking for crafters to be inspired by, but not limited by, our fun holidays.  That’s why every challenge is an and/or type of challenge. Twice a month, on the second and fourth Fridays, we will be celebrating a different festivity.  Now you may be wondering to yourself, “What if I don’t celebrate that particular day of cheer?”  Well, don’t despair! We have an alternative challenge for you.  Our goal is to get you craftin’ and to get you having fun! For our first challenge, your choice is to create a Valentine’s Day project and/or use Sequins.  We can’t wait to see what you create!

Festive Friday Challenge #1: Valentines and/or Sequins

I selected the Valentine’s Day option, using the Bike Ride stamp set from Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. I hope you enjoy today’s card!  As for those twists, I’ll explain them at the end of today’s post.

Colors of the Day
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Texture abounds on today’s card! I used the Sweetheart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for the background.  You’ll notice that I covered the debossed heart in the center with a Whisper White one created with a framelit from the Sweet and Sassy Framelits set. Tip: To keep the cardstock from cracking, you can lightly mist it with water before running it through the Big Shot.  As you can see, I skipped the misting.

Festive Friday Challenge #1: Valentines and/or Sequins

Although today’s card is relatively simple to create, with no fancy techniques, there is a lot of stamping and die cutting involved.

Festive Friday Challenge #1: Valentines and/or Sequins

In an homage to Valentine’s Day, hearts decorate the wheels and fill the basket. A double bow, created from Powder Pink 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon completes the look.

Festive Friday Challenge #1: Valentines and/or Sequins

Although these soft colors are not ones we would typically associate with Valentine’s Day, I think the result is soft and romantic.  What do you think? Won’t you let me know in your comment today?

The Challenge Twists

As I mentioned earlier, Festive Friday is a challenge with a couple of twists.  First, if you do not want to create a Valentine’s Day project, you could create a project that has sequins on it. At Festive Friday, we know that not everyone celebrates the occasions which we will be featuring, so we are offering alternatives for each challenge.  Secondly, and this twist is really exciting, if you play along with us, you will be earning Fest Points which can be redeemed for items such as tutorials, Stampin’ Up! products, cards, and even a spot as a Guest Designer! For all the rules and Fest Point details – and to meet the other design team members, please visit the Festive Friday Challenge blog!

Would you like to create your own Bike Ride card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $50 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code.  Don’t forget, a $50 order will also qualify you for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host Rewards and Sale-A-Bration items.

Remember, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…

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Price: $110.00

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

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On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

It’s time for On the CASE with Ann & Nicole! Your favorite stamping sleuths are back at work continuing our quest: To work through current Stampin’ Up! catalogs breaking down gorgeous samples, step-by-step, just for you! In “case” this is your first “On the CASE” visit, here is the scoop: Twice a month, on the first and third Wednesdays, we will be CASEing a card from one of Stampin’ Up!’s current catalogs. CASE means to Copy and Share with Everyone, and that is exactly what we will be doing. We hope you enjoy the cards we CASE and the free tutorials included in our posts. Are you ready for On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight? Let’s get ready to stamp!

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight
Occasions Catalog – Page 127 (set), Page 126 (card)

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

For today’s CASE file, I headed back to the Annual Catalog and the Daisy Delight stamp set.  I always need Thank You cards, and this set has a beautiful Thank You sentiment. The font is gorgeous, don’t you agree?  While there are several samples from which to choose, I opted to CASE the Pool Party card which used the Ruffled 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

What a versatile layout! Think of all the different color combinations and designer papers you can use. It’s  perfect for using up scraps. Stamping the sentiment on vellum allows just a hint of the pattern to peek through. As I sit here, my mind is already racing ahead to other cards I can’t wait to make. That’s the beauty of CASEing a design: they serve as inspiration to get your own creative juices flowing!

Colors of the Day
Stamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps: Daisy Delight
Paper: Pool Party (5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″),  Whisper White (scrap to stamp small daisy), Old Olive (scraps for leaves), Vellum (1″ x  3-1/2″)
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Old Olive
Other: Big Shot, Layering Ovals Framelits, Ruffles 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Basics Pack 3 Washi Tape, Touches of Nature Elements, Clear Faceted Gems,  SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-tip Glue Pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

“On the CASE” Notes
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1.  Score the Pool Party cardstock at 4-1/4″ to form the card base. Emboss the face of the card using the Ruffled folder.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

2.  Create an oval from Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper using the largest Layering Ovals thinlet.  Use the pattern shown.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

3.  Ink the small daisy image in Daffodil Delight and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock.  Snip out with paper snips.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

4.  Ink the leaf outline image in Old Olive, and stamp onto Old Olive cardstock.  Create four leaves. Snip out.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

5.  Ink the sentiment in Night of Navy.  Stamp onto vellum. Snip the ends into a “V”.   Tip:  To prevent the ink from smearing on the vellum, dry it with a heat tool set on low.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

6.  Add a snippet of  Night of Navy Washi Tape onto the card base.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

7.  Adhere the sentiment to the designer paper oval using the Fine-tip Glue Pen.  Tip:  Add a few drops behind the script for a “no-show” attachment.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

8.  Adhere the Touches of Nature Elements to the back of the oval as shown,using Mini Glue Dots.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

Adhere the leaves and small daisy image with Mini Dimensionals.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

9.  Pop onto the card base with dimensionals.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

10.  Add three small Clear Faceted Gems for a bit of sparkle.

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

How Hard Was It to Crack This CASE

This is such a pretty card that is so straight-forward to create, with only a smidge of simple fussy cutting involved. What I love about this card is that you can switch out the sentiment, and easily change colors and paper for a card that can be used for all sorts of occasions.  Difficulty Level:  2 out of 5

 #SUontheCASE

Nicole and I hope our projects today inspire you to try CASEing the catalog, too! We’ll be “on the case”, looking for the hashtag #SUontheCASE on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ & Pinterest). If we find one of your projects, we’ll share it, like it, repost it – we’ll do it all!

On the CASE: The CASE of Daisy Delight

Now head on over to Nicole at  Pixel Maven’s Retreat to see the CASE file she has been working on.  Nicole always writes the BEST tutorials!  You will be “bubbling over” with enthusiasm with what she has created for you!

Would you like to check out the most recent Cold CASE Files?  Try these:

On the CASE: The CASE of a Magical Day
On the CASE:  A Case of Petal Palette
On the CASE:  Beautiful Bouquet Sentiment
On the CASE: Lovely As a Tree
On the CASE: A Season to Sparkle
The CASE of A Brightly Lit Christmas
A CASE of Good Tidings
A CASE of Nature Sings
A CASE of Snowflake Sentiments
A CASE of Gourd Goodness
The CASE of the Sheltering Tree
The CASE of the Beautiful Bouquet
The CASE of the Birthday Blooms

Ready to get On this CASE?  If you enjoyed On the CASE: The  CASE of  Daisy Delight, and would like to try your hand at creating your own CASE,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $50 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code.  Don’t forget, a $50 order will also qualify you for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host Rewards and Sale-A-Bration items.

February:  NK4GCCPW

Remember, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time – CASE away!

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Price: $110.00