#SSINKCC27: Color Challenge

Is anyone else starting to have anxiety about Blackberry Bliss retiring next year? I really hope it shows up as a part of one of the color families in the near future! Our color challenge today features it, as well as Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.

Here is my first card of gratitude for November. It features the Work of Art stamp set, as well as the Watercolor Thank You. On my practice run, I stamped the swooshes perfectly, but on the actual project, no dice. Therefore, I grabbed my Stamp-a-majig so that they would be lined up and placed exactly where I wanted them!

Check out how the other DT members were inspired by this color challenge at SSINKspiration. While you're there, we'd love to have you play along with us!

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#SSINKCS22: Card Sketch Challenge

It's time for another card sketch challenge at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. We'd love for you to play along with us if you are so inkspired.

I had a lot of fun with creative license that was inspired by this sketch. I also pulled out a little of the new and a little of the old to play today. 

• Lost Lagoon card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Work of Art stamp set
• Lost Lagoon ink
• Blackberry Bliss card stock - (2) 3-5/8" squares
• Bohemian Designer Series Paper - (2 different patterns) 3-1/2" squares
• Delightful Dijon cardstock
• Watercolor Thank You stamp set
• Blackberry Bliss ink
• Gorgeous Grunge stamp set
• Delightful Dijon ink
• Deco Labels framelits
• Big Shot
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Petite Petals stamp set (again with Blackberry Bliss ink)
• Petite Petals punch
• Basic Rhinestones (3)

All the Single Layers

Sometimes single layer cards can be the most challenging. That's why the ladies at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration have created some fabulous ones for you today; to help with the single layer struggle.

Speaking of struggles; I'm so sad that Crisp Cantaloupe is almost gone. I had to use it today before it retires.

• Very Vanilla card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Work of Art stamp set
• Crisp Cantaloupe ink
• Best Thoughts stamp set (2015-2016 Hostess Exclusive set)
• Garden Green ink
• Baked Brown Sugar ink
• Basic Rhinestones

Proof that tastes are different, my husband liked this one better than the card I made for tomorrow. I like tomorrow's better. Stop back by to let me know which is your favorite, so we can settle this household dispute. 

Watercolor Wednesday

This was a fun card to make. It was super quick, sans waiting for the watercolored background to dry.
Check out more Watercolor Wonder at SSINK.

• Strawberry Slush card base - 5-1/5" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Aqua Painters with Strawberry Slush ink - colored on Whisper White cardstock
• Cut with Deco Labels framelits
• Greeting from Work of Art - stamped in Lost Lagoon ink
• Moonlight DSP cut with next size up in Deco Labels framelits
• Petite Petals stamped in Lost Lagoon on Whisper White, punched with coordinating Petite Petals Punch - embellished with Basic Rhinestones
• Lost Lagoon Satin Ribbon used in corner

Work Of Art Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$29.95

Aqua Painters

$16.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Deco Labels Framelits Die

$24.95

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Two-Step Technique

No, there will be no dancing today. Though if you feel the desire to get up and two-step, by all means I hope you do! Today we're two-step stamping. All that means is that you stamp one image on top of another one.

This card features the ever popular Work of Art stamp set. The swish was inked up with Wisteria Wonder and then stamped off once before stamping on the cardstock so that it was a little lighter. Then I stamped the You on top of each one with Strawberry Slush ink. The Just For is in Lost Lagoon ink to match the ribbon embellishment.

Two-step stamping is a great way to liven up a card without having to spend a lot of extra time on it. For more great ideas, check out SSINKspiration.

Work Of Art Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$29.95

Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

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Technique Tuesday

Have you ever tried stamping with an embossing folder? That is our featured technique today at SSINK.

I used two different embossing folders today in different ways.

First, I used the Polka Dot Embossing Folder on a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock. Next, I took the Love stamp from Groovy Love and stamped it in the debossed areas. I rotated using Lost Lagoon and Soft Sky for my diagonal rows. This created a striking background.

Next I inked up a small section of the raised side of the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder with Lost Lagoon ink. Quickly, I inked up one of the Work of Art splashes with Soft Sky ink. Then I used the kissing technique and stamped the splash stamp on the embossing folder to pick up the Lost Lagoon polka dots. Huffing slightly on to my stamp to make sure all the ink was moist, I then stamped this image on a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock. This carried through the polka dot theme, while creating a subtle background for the "Boom-Boom" sentiment; which was stamped in Blackberry Bliss.

Finally, I stamped the polka dot heart from Groovy Love on Soft Sky cardstock using Lost Lagoon ink. I punched it out with the coordinating Sweetheart punch. The heart is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

The card base is Soft Sky, and the layer pieces are Blackberry Bliss. Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, and Soft Sky are very pretty together.

Groovy Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Work Of Art Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$29.95

Sweetheart Punch

$15.95

Punch Corner Project Life

$7.95

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

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Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July to all! Do you have big plans today? I plan to spend mine making pretties and then watching pretties.

My patriotic card features Work of Art, the Dots & Stripes Decorative Mask, and the star stamp that came with the June My Paper Pumpkin kit. Thanks to the mask, this card was very easy and quick to make.

I used the Tiny Wave cutting blade with my Rotary Arm and Paper Trimmer to decorate the edges a bit more. We can't have Independence without a little "pop," so I used Silver Embossing powder on the stars; and of course, some Red Glimmer Paper.

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend! Check out more fun and "wow" projects today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration!

New Stampin' Up! Favorites

Today is a monumental day, as it is our last Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop. Never fear, we'll still have daily inspiration for you with the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Design Team. Of course, we have to share our new catalog favorites with you today, since the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog has now been live for 10 days!

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 11 on the Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop -Heidi B. of Stuck On Stampin. 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.

My favorite for this card is the Metro Type Alphabet set. All of our alphabet sets are now photopolymer sets, which is great. It makes them easy to position and use to create words on one block. I used the largest Clear Block and mounted letters A-T on it to create this fun background.

This card would make a great end of year card for a teacher, or student. It also features the new Work of Art set and the new Baked Brown Sugar Thick Baker's Twine.

Click the Next button below to head over to Cynthia's blog. Make sure to follow my blog while you're here so you don't miss any of the daily inspiration here, and at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
2. Cynthia R. of Ink-A-Doodle Creations
3. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
4. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
5. Donna S. of Organized Chaos
6. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
7. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun
8. Bree R. of Craft-Somnia
9. Rose C. of Stampin' with Rose
10. Heidi B. of Stuck on Stampin'

Customer Thank You Notes

Have I maybe mentioned once or twice that I am enthralled with the new 2014-2016 In Colors? Well, if you haven't picked up that; I'm telling you now! I'm obsessed.

Now, for the first time ever, I'm featuring all five of the new colors on my blog!

I sat down and mass produced a load of these little 3x3 note cards to write a little note of thanks and offer a special gift to each customer who ordered from me during the last catalog sales period. These customers will find one of these tucked inside their very own copy of the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog!

If you ordered from me, you're already scheduled to receive this very soon. If you did not order from me during the last year, but would like your own copy of the new catalog, send me your address and one will be on its way to you!

A small selection of my mass production

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Work Of Art Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$29.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Whisper White Mini Square Envelopes

$7.50

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Slider Technique

The card I have for you today pushed me outside of my comfort zone a little bit. I had made a penny slider card several years ago to teach at a class, but I had never tried any other slider cards. Our design team challenge at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration today was to create a pull tab slider card. I read this tutorial and watched the video, but was still a little intimidated. Plus, they used some products that Stampin' Up! doesn't sell, so I edited it to make it my own and use products that I do have. You can view the tutorial using SU! products at SSINK today.

Here is my final card:

And here it is after the butterflies "flew" across the card:

I used the new Work of Art set for the bottom of the card. All of the green on this card is Wild Wasabi; however the shaded part at the bottom was stamped off once before stamping it on the card. The flowers are from Happy Watercolor, which is available in the Occasions catalog; and only available through May 31st. The small butterflies were punched out of some soon to be retired Designer Series Paper, and the big butterflies were stamped with Papillion Potpourri and then fussy cut with my paper snips.

As I was coloring my flowers with the Stampin' Write Markers, I kept wishing I had my Blendabilities. However, they are not arriving until this afternoon. Keep an eye out for an upcoming post when I compare the two!

Be sure to visit Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration for the tutorial and to see a fire truck moveable card as well!

Old & New for Mom

Happy May Day! It's also happy pre-order day if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! I went to the catalog premiere Monday night and received my copy of the brand new catalog that starts June 2nd, and also a brand new set from that catalog for FREE!

I couldn't wait to get home and ink it up. There are so many cute ideas with this set, I can't wait to get them all on paper! In the meantime, here is the first card I made with it; one for my mom.

I've mentioned before that my mom's favorite color is green. I have a tendency to go overboard on green gifts for her; but at least I know she'll like them!

For this card I used Pear Pizzazz, Gumball Green, and Whisper White. The Gumball Green is leaving us, but let me tell you, there are some YUMMY colors for the 2014-2016 In Colors!

The flower is from Secret Garden, which is also leaving us as part of the retirement list. All of the other stamps used on this card are from Work of Art, the new set I received. I used the Stamp-A-Majig to line up the "splashes." I inked up my stamp with Pear Pizzazz and stamped off once on a piece of scrap paper so that it provided a little lighter background.

I ordered the Rotary Arm for our Paper Trimmer a month or so ago, but just took it out of the box today. Two observations: why did I wait so long to order it, and why didn't I use it the minute it arrived? I love it! It, along with the scallop blade is how I created the decorative top and bottom of my top layer! I highly recommend it. It's easy to use, looks cute, and is fun to play with!

Would you like some more inspiration for Mother's Day? Head over to Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration!

Secret Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.95

Subtles Candy Dots

$5.95

Stampin' Trimmer

$29.95

Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition

$12.95

Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade

$3.95

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

$11.95

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