Kindred Spirits…Part Two

The Kindred Spirit stamp set possesses a Zen-like quality. Although I often use the stamp featured as a background, I occasionally like to use it as a focal image, such as with today’s card. This set includes two sentiments, “With Sympathy” and “Kindred Spirits”. Just what is a “kindred spirit” you ask? A kindred spirit is “someone who feels and thinks the way you do”. Are you my kindred spirit? You just might be if you love this fabulous Designer Series Paper, Bella Birds.

  • Make a standard card base from “Pink and Gray Floral” Bella Birds Designer Series Paper and score at the top.

  • Ink the Floral stamp from Kindred Spirits with Chocolate Chip ink and stamp onto Very Vanilla card stock. Mat onto the Chocolate Chip selection from Bella Birds.

  • Add a snippet of “Pretty in Pink” Taffeta Ribbon for a spot of color. Attach to the card base.

  • Ink the “Kindred Spirit” sentiment with Chocolate Chip and stamp onto Very Vanilla. Mat onto Pink and Gray Floral Bella Birds Designer Series Paper. Position and adhere to the card as illustrated.

  • I also randomly placed small rhinestone flowers on the image for a little “bling”!

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Stamp Set: Kindred Spirits (111662)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)
Designer Series Paper: Bella Birds (113981)
Embellishments: Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon (109067), Rhinestones (Hero Arts)

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Manhattan Wedding

With the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions die and the Very Versatile stamp set, you can create cards for a variety of occasions, such as this wedding card. Stampin’ Dimensionals make both the flower and the sentiment “pop” from the Pretty in Pink card base. Here is the recipe for this confection of a card:
  • Make a 5-1/2″ square card base from Pretty in Pink.
  • Using the Big Shot and the Manhattan Flower die, create flowers from Baja Breeze card stock. Cut out using Paper Snips, and attach to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. (Tip: Stampin’ Up!s Paper Snips are the perfect choice for any intricate cutting.)
  • Cut a strip of Baja Breeze and punch the edge using the Eyelet Border Punch. Repeat with Basic Grey. Layer the Basic Grey over the Baja Breeze. Wrap with Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon. Attach to the card base.
  • Ink the “Wishing You Happiness…” sentiment from the Very Versatile stamp set with Basic Grey, and stamp onto Very Vanilla. Mat with Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink and Basic Gray. Position and adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I loved the look of Pretty in Pink and Baja Breeze together, a combination which I would describe as “yummy”. Remember that as an “In-Color”, Baja Breeze will be retiring upon the release of the new catalog. If you love this color as much as I do, do not hesitate to order more today. My Demonstrator Website is accesible 24/7 !

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Stamp Set: Very Versatile (Occasions Mini 113806)
Ink: Basic Gray (109120)
Card Stock: Baja Breeze (111352), Pretty in Pink (100459), Basic Gray (108692), Very Vanilla (101650)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die (114517), Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Eyelet Border Punch (113692)
Embellishments: Very Vanilla 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (109055), Pearl Brad (Non-SU!)

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Daisy Pals

What do Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron and Bashful Blue have in common? They were the three colors that were selected for the Pretty Pals Challenge #33! This challenge also included a twist…use a punch. Since I firmly believe that the Bigz Daisies #2 die can create flowers of any color that can be used on any color card, I set out to prove it my theory.
  • A standard card base was made from Whisper White card stock and scored at the top.

  • A layer of So Saffron textured card stock was then added to the card base.

  • A strip of Bashful Blue textured card stock was cut to width and punched with the Scallop Border Punch. It was adhered to the card base as illustrated.

  • Whisper White ribbon was positioned at the top edge of the blue strip.

  • Bashful Blue 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon was threaded through a Ribbon Slide from the Hodgepodge Hardware collection and layered on top of the Whisper White ribbon.

  • The Bashful Blue “ribbon strip” was then attached to the card base.

  • Pumpkin Pie card stock was passed through the Big Shot, using the Daisies #2 die. (Tip: To create fullness, I actually created two sets of flowers.) After the flower was assembled, a brad from the Hodgepodge Hardware collection was added to the center to add interest. The daisy was then attached to the card base.
This is an exciting time to become a Stampin‘ Up! Demonstrator. Did you know that one of the perks of a demonstrator are sneak peeks and the opportunity to purchase select merchandise before it becomes available to the general public? I would love to have you join me! Email me today if you need more information!

As we near the end of Stampin’ Up!s Designer Series Paper Sale (“Buy 3—Get 1 FREE!), there is no reason to be sad. Stampin’ Up! has lots of surprises in store for us! Just look at what is just around the corner:

June 1stThe “Last Chance” Retired List will be revealed. Which of your favorite stamps will be bidding us adieu?

June 15thThe Country Living Summer Cookout Kit will be available just in time for your summer entertaining. Click here to view this adorable set. I predict that they are bound to sell out quickly! Don’t be disappointed.

July 1st
The NEW 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. I am so excited to share all of the new products and In-Colors with you!

But wait…there’s more! During the entire month of June, you can earn an additional $20 or $40 in free merchandise! Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars. Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars. Partner up with a friend, if you would like and hold a catalog workshop!

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Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie (105117), So Saffron—Rich Regals 12” x 12” Textured (108696), Bashful Blue—Soft Subtles 12” x 12” Textured (108695), Whisper White (100730)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Daisies #2 Bigz Die (114520), Scalloped Border Punch (112091)
Embellishments: Whisper White 5/8” Satin Ribbon (Occasions Mini 114616), ¼” Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon (109029), Hodgepodge Hardware Styled Silver (111325)
Please feel free to leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you! Until next time…