SSINK Hop: Up For Anything

I spent much of my three day weekend last weekend being crafty and creating projects for this month's posts. I haven't had much time to create lately, so I enjoyed it a lot, plus I got to play with my new goodies that I received last week. I spent so much time working on specific themed projects, that I had a hard time creating this card! You would think that with a blog hop theme of "anything goes," it would not have been so difficult.

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 #4 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop ~ Stampin' with Kim. As you hop along, if a link doesn't work, or you get off track the participant list is at the bottom of this post.

I really wanted to play the new Banner Punch, so I used it to create part of my background with the Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, and Tangerine Tango Designer Series Papers. I embossed the flower in gold before coloring it and cutting it out.

Thanks for stopping by! Head on over to Tobe's blog next, and make sure to stop by tomorrow when I am featuring more Designer Series Paper!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Jenny at Jenny G Paper Crafts 
2. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
3. Leanne at Literally My Joy
4. Kim at Stamping with Kim
5. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
6. Tobe at The Craft Sea
7. Melissa at Stamp Doc
8. Donna at Organized Chaos
9. Bree at Craft-Somnia Momma
10. Jennifer at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life

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Single Layer Dahlia

Today we are featuring single layer cards at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. While I'm a fairly simplistic stamper, single layer cards have always been something I have struggled with. One of our new background stamps to the rescue!

I see lots of potential and ink on the new Definitely Dahlia stamp. Here I stamped it on Very Vanilla with Blushing Bride. The "Friends" stamp is from the new Garden In Bloom set. Want to know a little crafter's secret? One line of the rhinestones is covering up an oops where I got ink where it didn't belong. My motto: "Every mistake can be fixed." Well, at least in the paper crafting world!

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Technique Tuesday: Bargello

When Donna suggested that we do the Bargello technique for our Technique Tuesday at SSINK this month, I had no idea what she was talking about! Thanks to Google and a tutorial I was able to play along with this fun challenge!

I used my new favorite stamp, Watercolor Wash, and stamped it in four different colors on 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" pieces of Whisper White Cardstock. Then I cut those in to one inch strips and glued them down on another piece of white cardstock. I cut those in to smaller strips and glued them in my bargello pattern on yet another piece of white. At this point I had to bust my table top paper cutter out of storage, as it was getting a little thick to cut with the Stampin' Trimmer. This definitely made a fun background that pops.

You can find a more in depth tutorial, as well as other samples from the Design Team today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.

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#SSINKCC23: Color Challenge

This month's color challenge features another one of the 2015-2017 In Colors, Watermelon Wonder. Straight out of the pack, this is probably my least favorite color. However, when used with the right color combination, it actually becomes pretty fabulous! 

I was so excited to use some new products on this card. The Lots of Labels framelits and the Happy Patterns Decorative Masks. This is the first time I've had a positive experience with the Sequin Trim, and I think it might be my favorite part of this card! 

Make sure to check out more great creations inspired by my latest color challenge at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. You can also play along with us on this week's challenge! 

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Masculine Monday

In case you need a belated Father's Day card, it's time for Masculine Monday! I went in to my card knowing I wanted to use What's Your Type, and nothing else. After a few tries I got it where I wanted it!

• Always Artichoke card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Cajun Craze layer - 4" x 5-1/4"
• Brick Wall embossing folder
• Sahara Sand layer - 3" x 4-1/4"
• What's Your Type stamp set
• Delightful Dijon ink (stamped off once)
• Cajun Craze ink
• Merry Everything stamp set
• Always Artichoke ink
• 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Crumb Cake
• Paper Snips

Be sure to check out inspiration for cards for other men in your life at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! 

#SSINKLS22: Layout Sketch

By now you've probably figured out that I'm a fur mom since I use Abby on all my sketch layouts! This one describes her perfectly as she can be sweet, but is rather sassy most of the time.

Check out more uses of this fun sketch at SSINKspiration and play along with us this week if you would like!

Product Focus: Cherry On Top

There's a bright new product suite in Stampin' Up!'s neighborhood called Cherry On Top. Within this suite they offer card stock, designer series paper, washi tape, and more! I am featuring the washi tape from the product suite on my card today.

• Watermelon Wonder card base - 4-1/4" x 11" - scored at 5-1/2"
• Pink Pirouette cardstock - 3-3/4" x 5"
• Cherry On Top Designer Washi Tape
• Crushed Curry card stock
• Pink Pirouette cardstock
• Bermuda Bay ink
• Another Thank You stamp set
• Deco Labels Framelits
• 2015-2017 In Color Blossom Accents

Here is an image of the complete Cherry On Top washi.

Head on over to Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration to check out more of the product suite and see it used in action!