Stamp Set Focus: Just Sayin'

Hello there! This stamp set must have been made for me, I'm always saying, "just sayin'." So it's a surprise that I didn't own this set. It is available as a digital download for My Digital Studio, so I own it now!

There really are so many great things you can do with this set, and there are even coordinating framelits to go with it so you don't have to fussy cut your sayings. If you're going the digital route, the framelits are "punches" as you will see on my project.

Ever since I got my new camera, Abby has become more willing to have her photo taken. This is one of her favorite spots to sleep: inside the curtain in a west facing window in the late afternoon.

Here is a list of all supplies used in MDS. Don't forget to click the SSINK image below for more great projects. I'm "just sayin'!"

Page 1 Supply List

Background
     Card Stock/Textured Card Stock/Textured Card Stock - Night of Navy

Stamps
    Just Sayin'/Just Sayin' - you're the best, Color = BERMUDA BAY 2,181,160
    Just Sayin'/Just Sayin' - you're the best, Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Cute Cats/Cute Cats - mouse, Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Cute Cats/Cute Cats - fish, Color = PUMPKIN PIE 255,130,1
    _Designer Kits/Live Your Dreams/Live Your Dreams - bird, Color = SOFT SUEDE 124,103,74

Punches
    Extras/Word Bubble - punches/Word Bubble - punch 2, Fill Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255
    Borders/Scallop Edge Punch, Fill Color = BERMUDA BAY 2,181,160
    Borders/Scallop Edge Punch, Fill Color = BERMUDA BAY 2,181,160

   

Quick & Easy Card

Sometimes you remember almost too late that you need a card. *enter stage left* Quick & Easy Cards to save the day! Each month the designers at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration provide ideas for Q&E, and today is that day.

• Lost Lagoon card base - 4-1/4" x 11" - scored at 5-1/2"
• This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection (SAB)
• 1 of the 4" x 6" cards trimmed down to 4" x 5-1/4"
• 1 of the 3" x 4" cards
• Petal Potpourri stamp set & Flower Medallion punch bundle (Hello Honey)
• Courtesy of Jennifer sending me an assortment
• Hello Honey 3/8" Satin Stitched ribbon

3,2,1: Flowers!

Does anyone else remember 3-2-1 Contact!? That's what I thought of when I did my title. My husband (who is a young pup) now thinks I'm crazy.

Today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration we have a 3, 2, 1 challenge. Use 3 Designer Series Paper patterns, 2 punches, and 1 stamp. This is the second time we've had this challenge in our 1.5 years and it always seems more daunting than it is.

Because I had my HUGE stack of DSP in front of me and couldn't decide which I wanted to use, I let the gals from the design team challenge me and pick the three packs I had to choose from. Donna and Bree sure gave me a run for my money, and I used patterns together I wouldn't have picked on my own; but I really love them! I love the DT ladies too; they are pretty awesome gals!

• Old Olive cardbase - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Stacked With Love DSP - 4" x 5-1/4"
• Flowerpot DSP
• Typeset Speciality DSP
• Mosaic punch
• 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch
• A Round Array stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Vintage Faceted Buttons
• Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Masculine Monday

Thankfully I remembered that my dad's birthday is in a couple weeks, so I had a subject for my Masculine Monday card this month.

As I was going through my alphabet sets, they were all too big for the space I wanted to stamp them on. Project Life Accessory Packs to the rescue!

• Pool Party card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Typeset Designer Series Paper 4" x 5-1/4"
• Very Vanilla cardstock - 3-3/4" x 4-1/2" - cut with 3rd largest Squares Collection framelit
• Flashback Designer Series Paper - 3-1/2" x 4"
• Flashback Designer Series Paper - hand cut out the photos and camera
• Love Story Project Life Accessory Kit
• Real Red card stock - punched 3 1-3/8" circles
• Bloom With Hope stamp set
• Real Red Ink
• Neutrals Candy Dots (Smoky Slate)

Joy Fold Card

I challenged myself from my norm by trying out the Joy Fold on my card today. It was really easy to do!

• Lost Lagoon card base - 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" - scored at 5-1/2"
• Very Vanilla card base - 3" x 8" - scored at 4"
• Flowerpot Designer Series Paper
• 4" x 5-1/4"
• 2-3/4" x 4"
• 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" 
• Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock
• Lost Lagoon ink
• Best Day Ever stamp set (SAB)
• Deco Label framelits
• Best Year Ever embellishment pack (SAB)

Here a couple other angles of the card for you. 

See some other fancy fold cards today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! 

Awesome Green

Happy St. Paddy's Day! What is your favorite Stampin' Up! green? For me it's hard to pick, but my daffodils are blooming, so I was inspired to use Garden Green.

• Garden Green card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
• Pink Pirouette - 2-1/2" x 4-1/4"
• Naturals White - 2-1/4" x 4"
• Project Life by Stampin' Up! corner rounder
• Big News stamp set
• Garden Green ink
• Flower Shop stamp set
• Daffodil Delight ink
• Pansy punch
• Regals Candy Dots - Garden Green

Here's my first bloom of the spring:

SSINKLS19: Layout Sketch

This sketch that Jenn created for the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Design Team challenge was really fun, easy to create with and very inspiring for me!

There are two things I take pictures of regularly. My projects and the cat. Bet you can't guess which of those I decided to use on my layout! :)

If you are equally inspired by this sketch, we'd love to have you join us by playing along at SSINK!
The "supplies" I used in My Digital Studio are listed below.

Background
     Designer Series Paper/Distressed/So Saffron Distressed

Stamps
    _Designer Kits/Lemonade Stand/Lemonade Stand - snow, Color = BAJA BREEZE 141,189,193
    _Designer Kits/Lemonade Stand/Lemonade Stand - snow, Color = BAJA BREEZE 141,189,193
    _Designer Kits/Lemonade Stand/Lemonade Stand - snow, Color = BAJA BREEZE 141,189,193
    _Designer Kits/Lemonade Stand/Lemonade Stand - snow, Color = BAJA BREEZE 141,189,193

Punches
    Designer Label Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper/_Designer Kits/Green Tea - designer series paper/Green Tea - 11
    Designer Label Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper/_Designer Kits/Green Tea - designer series paper/Green Tea - 4
    Designer Label Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper/_Designer Kits/Green Tea - designer series paper/Green Tea - 7
    Designer Label Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper/_Designer Kits/Green Tea - designer series paper/Green Tea - 12
    Flowers/Fun Flower - 3, Fill Color = BLACKBERRY BLISS 78,19,57
    Flowers/Fun Flower - 3, Fill Color = BLACKBERRY BLISS 78,19,57
    Flowers/Fun Flower - 3, Fill Color = BLACKBERRY BLISS 78,19,57
    Flowers/Fun Flower - 3, Fill Color = BLACKBERRY BLISS 78,19,57
    Alphabet & Numbers/Timeless Type Junior Letters/Timeless Type Junior Lowercase - a, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers/Timeless Type Junior Letters/Timeless Type Junior Lowercase - b, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers/Timeless Type Junior Letters/Timeless Type Junior Lowercase - b, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers/Timeless Type Junior Letters/Timeless Type Junior Lowercase - y, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Borders/Tasteful Trim Shape 1, Fill Color = BLACKBERRY BLISS 78,19,57
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130

   

SSINK Blog Hop: Time for Flowers!

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 7 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Melissa at Stamp Doc. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn't work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.

I saw some Facebook posts yesterday that people already had flowers blooming. My daffodils haven't bloomed yet, but they're headed in that direction. I'm definitely ready for some spring flowers; how about you?

Friends and flowers go hand in hand because they both make me smile! So I made this card for a dear friend of mine. 

• Blushing Bride card base
• Wisteria Wonder layer
• Very Vanilla cardstock scraps for flowers and greeting
• Perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set
• Wisteria Wonder ink
• Peace, Love, & Cupcakes stamp set
• Pool Party ink
• Calypso Coral ink
• Paper Snips
• Best Year Ever Buttons (Sale-A-Bration)
• Subtles Candy Dots (Blushing Bride)

Now it's time to head over to Cynthia's to see what she has in store for us! 

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Jennifer C. at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life 
2. Jenny G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts 
3. Wendy at Luvin' Stampin'
4. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
5. Kathy at Katrina P's Creative Corner
6. Kim at Stamping with Kim
7. Melissa at Stamp Doc
8. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
9. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
10. Carrie at Carrie Stamps

Envelope Punch Board Card

I believe that I've only made two actual envelopes with my Envelope Punch Board. However, I LOVE all of the other fabulous projects you can make with it! 

I found the idea for this card on Pinterest. (Yes, I do more that just pin a million things!) Here is the card I created with the idea, as well as a tutorial for the jar. 

To start with, you need a 3" x 4" piece of DSP, as well as a 5/8" x 21/4" piece of coordinating paper. I was going to use Vellum, and then changed my mind. 

On the 4" side, you will line the "top" of the jar up with the right edge of the arrow on the punch board (fig. 1). Punch. Then flip the paper over and repeat on the other side. Use the corner rounder on the punch board to round the bottom two corners. Figure 2 is what your project should look like at this point in time. Next, take paper snips and cut off the "points" at the top (fig. 3). 

I used the Project Life by Stampin' Up! corner rounder to round the corners of the "lid" of my jar. Glue the lid to the jar, making sure that the tops are flush. You will then use your paper snips to trim the jar around the lid. (That will make sense when you see it glued together). 

You have now completed your jar and can embellish and use it as you please! These would make great tags or bookmarks as well! 

Other Stampin' Up! products used include:

• Rose Red cardstock
• Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper (the background and the lid) 
• Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper (the jar) 
• Daffodil Delight ink (with a sponge dauber)
• Simply Wonderful stamp set
• Rose Red ink
• Whisper White card stock
• Scallop Oval punch
• Gold Baker's Twine
• Bitty Butterfly punch
• Basic Pearls

Want to see more INKspired ideas for the Envelope Punch Board? Click on the button below! 

#ssinkcs19: Card Sketch

Last Friday was Employee Appreciation Day. This month's card sketch at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration allowed me to make the perfect thank you cards for my employees that were quick, easy, and perfect for college students!

I was able to tailor each card to its specific recipient. I had to chuckle when one girl opened hers and said, "It's pink!" Like she hasn't realized that I know she's obsessed with anything pink!

Each card is stamped with the a greeting from the Simply Wonderful stamp set, which you can still earn free during Sale-A-Bration! The ink color from each card is the same as the card stock color listed under each card! The layer is Whisper White on all cards. Enjoy!

Old Olive cardstock

Epic Day Washi Tape

Wooden Elements Embellishments

Old Olive Blendabilities

Strawberry Slush cardstock

Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape

2013-2015 In Color Sequin assortment

Crushed Curry card stock

Beach House Washi Tape

Vintage Faceted Buttons

Tangerine Tango cardstock

Retro Fresh Washi Tape

Epic Day Washi Tape

Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape

Neutrals Designer Series Buttons (black)

Coastal Cabana card stock

Sweet Sadie Washi Tape

Very Vintage Designer Buttons

Coastal Cabana Blendabilities

Perfect Plum cardstock

Sweet Sadie Washi Tape

Beach House Washi Tape

Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape

Regals Designer Buttons (Cajun Craze)

Bermuda Bay cardstock

Retro Fresh Washi Tape

Wooden Elements Embellishments

Are you INKspired to use this great layout? Check out other designs and link up your own creations by clicking the image below!

Featuring Simply Pressed Clay

I admit, I was really excited when the Simply Pressed Clay came out, and lately it's been hiding in the back of my craft cabinet. Today it resurfaced!

I knew I wanted to use that really cute bee that I hadn't inked up yet, and thought I'd go for a boy card this time. I have the flower and button molds...so buttons it was!

To get the shade that I did, I used 5 drops of Tempting Turquoise re-inker in this much clay:

That is a 1-3/4" circle that it's sitting on. 

A few tips for getting your clay out of the molds: the more ink you add to the clay, the longer you have to let it sit. A few minutes in the freezer works wonders. I also let the clay dry out a little before putting it in the molds. However, when it got too dry, it didn't work well. Massaging it in my fingers moistened it just enough to make it work again. Also, I didn't even use 1/8" of the amount that I dyed. A little goes a LONG way! 

Much like fingerprints, in my world, no two buttons are the same! 

#ssinkcc19: Color Challenge

I made sure we featured the outgoing In Colors in our Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Design Team color challenges during the last few months before they retire. Last month we had Coastal Cabana (*shed a tear*), this month we've got Strawberry Slush and Baked Brown Sugar (*another tear*).

One of my co-workers in retiring in two short weeks (more tears), so I made this card for the office to sign for her.

• Baked Brown Sugar card base - 8-1/2" x 11" - scored at 5-1/2"
• Perfect Plum and Strawberry Slush layers - 2-1/2" x 5" - embossed with Fancy Fan folder
• Lullaby DSP - 2-3/4" x 8"
• Work of Art stamp set
• Hello Life stamp set
• Strawberry Slush ink (stamped off)
• Perfect Plum ink
• Squares Collection framelits
• Basic Rhinestones

If you are INKspired and would like to play along with us, click on the SSINK image below!