ANNOUNCEMENT: Excuse the Mess

Well hello and thank you, for stopping by.

If you're new to my blog, welcome.  I hope you find lots of inspiration here.

If you're returning, welcome back.  You'll have noticed some changes to my blog and I apologize for the mess.  Things aren't quite done yet; but the key elements are still here.  

I hope you'll continue to visit to see the progress being made and for inspiration and tips.

Happy stampin'

Stephanie

CARD: Bird Crackle

I love card swaps.  It's one of the many perks of my job.  Swapping gives me the opportunity to add to my samples using a different perspective.  

Today's project that I'm highlighting is from a recent New Catalogue swap I did with my team.  It was created by Elicia Zebroski.  It uses the Free As A Bird stamp set I've posted about before; but, she's paired it with the Crackle Paint background stamp which I haven't had the opportunity to use and create with.  

The base for this card is a standard quarter-fold card here in Canada.  It's a sheet of whisper white cut to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and then folded in half to become 5 1/2" x 4 1/4".  The Crackle Paint background is then stamped in Early Espresso ink.  A piece of DSP from the Bird Ballad designer series paper is cut 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" and adhered using Snail.  From a scrap of Early Espresso cardstock, a matte is cut using the Stitched Nested Labels dies and a die cutting machine.  From Whisper White, a smaller shape using the same dies is cut and the "Hello" is stamped in Early Espresso ink.  The bird and flowers are stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Whisper White and then coloured using Stampin' Blends in balmy blue and petal pink.  They are then "fussy cut" and adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.  

I'm totally smitten with this card and I believe the Crackle Paint background stamp will be on my next order.

Thank you, for stopping by today and remember that you can purchase these items from my online store if you live in Canada.  Click on any of the images below to be taken directly to the item.  Orders over $25 will receive my Top Card 6 Designs PDF at no additional cost to you.

Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

Crackle Paint Cling Stamp Set

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Clear Block D

Snail Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Paper Snips

Bone Folder

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

CARD: Daisy Lane

Today I have a wonderful card by Wendy Fee.  She was a participant on the sketch challenge swap I mentioned in my previous post.  I really love this card as it features the new Daisy Lane stamp set.  

This is the set I’m featuring in my class on June 25th; and today is the last day to register.  I do still have a couple spots open so you’re going to want to sign up fast.

I really love this card. One, because it uses those beautiful fern leaves to create the background; and two it's just stunning!

Daisy Lane is the stamp set featured in my upcoming Product Based class.  Today is the last day to register and spots are filling quickly.  Register today.

CARD: Free As A Cardinal

Good morning Stampers and thank you for visiting.

Today I have a the card I made for a sketch challenge swap I've participated in with some of my demonstrator friends.  Here is the sketch we were given:

You can see that's it's pretty simple.  The challenge itself comes in taking this simple design and making it yours.  Here's what I came up with:

I used Free As A Bird to create this card.  The base is a sheet of whisper white cut 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and folded to become 5 1/2" x 4 1/4".  A piece of basic black cut to 4" x 2 1/4" was then stamped with the flowers using Versamark ink and heat embossed in white.  A real red rectangle was created using a die cutting machine and the stitched rectangle dies.  The bird image from Free As a Bird is stamped in memento ink on whisper white and then I free-handed the plume on top of his head to make him look like a cardinal.  He's coloured using real red and grey granite stampin' blends.  The image and the matte are then cut out using the stitched shape dies.  A piece of real red ribbon and some rhinestones finish it off nicely.  

I think it turned out well; what do you think?

Remember, you can purchase these items from my online store if you live in Canada.  Click on any of the images below to be taken directly to the item.  Orders over $25 will receive my Top Card 6 Designs PDF at no additional cost to you.

Happy stampin'!

Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set

Stitched Shapes Dies

Stitched Rectangle Dies

Paper Snips

Bone Folder

Clear Block D

Simply Shammy

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

Snail Adhesive

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

Versamark Pad

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

Real Red Dark Stampin' Blends

Real Red Light Stampin' Blends

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Gray Granite Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker

Gray Granite Light Stampin’ Blends Marker

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Journaling Pens

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

It's Here! The New Annual Catalogue is LIVE!

I am beyond excited to share with all of you that the new annual Stampin' Up! catalogue has finally arrived and is live for you to enjoy!  I have been a Demonstrator for 8 years and I can honestly say, I've not loved a catalogue more than I love this year's.

Check out this super fun video for a quick look at some of the things to look for in the catalogue.   

If you find you don't know where to start, make sure you come out to my catalogue launch party Friday night.  Details can be found on my events page.  If you can't attend in person, be sure to catch my virtual party Saturday night.

In the interim, check out the catalogue by clicking the image below.  And remember, if your wish list hits $135, the best value is to join Stampin' Up! as an Independent Demonstrator.  If you'd like more information, please let me know.

Happy stampin'!

NEWS: Last-Chance Products 20-30% Off

Only a few days remain before the retiring products are gone for good; and we've just announced that some of these items are now discounted 20-30%!

Don't wait to shop for your favourite items as they're only available while quantities last up until June 3rd.  Shop the last-chance products here.

International Blog Highlights Winners Hop

Well hello and thanks for stopping by!  If this is your first visit, WELCOME.  If you're a repeat reader, thank you for your support.

I have an amazing post lined up for you today.  You may remember that I had participated in the International Blog Highlights with Kylie Bertucci earlier in the month.  I am very blessed to have been recognized as one of the top ten winners and today's post is a hop with the 9 other talented demonstrators from around the world who were also recognized.  So be sure to hop along with everyone when you're done here.

For my project, I decided to use two new stamp sets from the upcoming Annual Catalogue, available June 4th. 

The boat, birds and sentiment are from the Sailing Home stamp set.  I absolutely LOVE this nautical set.  The boat is anchored at sea using our new crumb cake/navy bakers twine and the adorable Sail Away trinkets.  The young boy on dad's shoulders is from the new A Good Man stamp set.  You're going to love this masculine set.  I used stampin blends in crumb cake, balmy blue, night of navy, basic grey, ivory and bronze to colour them in.  I also used the balmy blue and basic grey on the sail boat which I stamped in night of navy.  The waves were created using the Big Shot and Swirly Scribbles Thinlets.  I used the negatives in night of navy to create contrast to the balmy blue and give a sense of motion to the waves.  A little wink of stella on top gives them a shimmer like water.

I hope you enjoyed my project.  Don't forget to check out the other talented Demonstrators in this month's hop.

Happy stampin'!