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Simply Fabulous By Stampin’ Up

Simply Fabulous by Stampin’ Up is the stamp set that I chose to use for this month’s team color challenge. This stamp set is in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. It features a nice mixture of floral, leaf, and sentiment stamps. This is the perfect set for beginner stampers!

Today’s Video

My team leader assigned the colors Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, and Fresh Freesia for the February 2023 challenge. This is a combination I would probably not have put together on my own. However, I do like the result.

What is your favorite element of today’s card? I like stamping my own designer series paper! I never get too stressed about it. The paper can always be turned over and re-stamped if I make a mistake or I can simply cut a new piece and try again.

More Simply Fabulous Cards

As I mentioned in the video, I actually won this stamp set at a recent team event in Indianapolis. My team leader, Brandy Cox, made this lovely card! Of course, the cards made at our event were not using the same colors as our challenge. But I love the bright and cheery colors that we used!

This is my card from our event. I was very happy with it considering we were designing on the fly!

I hope that you gained some inspiration from today’s video. That is my goal! As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative!

Sally

Card Supplies

Coastal Cabana Cardstock: https://bit.ly/2Sq4925
Calypso Coral Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2WUdNfu
Vellum Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3hpuHxk
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
Simply Fabulous Stamp Set: https://bit.ly/3xp8Ihl
Coastal Cabana Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/3n8cOnA
Calypso Coral Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/3vWMFwK
Fresh Freesia Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/3aZwki0
Tailor Made Tag Dies: http://bit.ly/3D7R1pV
Fresh Freesia 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon: https://bit.ly/3EaXlxx
Baker’s Twine Essential Pack: https://bit.ly/2ZC34e2
Fun Flowers Resin Shapes: http://bit.ly/3ltqBJ9

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Card Measurements

Coastal Cabana Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White Cardstock: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″; scrap for a tag of your choice
Calypso Coral Cardstock: Scrap for a tag of your choice
Vellum Cardstock: 3″ x 4 1/4″

In The Moment By Stampin’ Up

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

Today, let’s visit the In The Moment stamp set from the Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog. This stamp set features three beautiful outline images plus sentiments.

Today’s Video

I wanted to create a sleek and modern card. This is not my usual style. However, I do enjoy that there are no rules when it comes to creativity! The black, white, and subtle colors blend together to create a cohesive look.

More In The Moment Cards

I often avoided these types of images when I first began making cards. But, now I enjoy them. I have learned that not everything needs to be colored unless I am just in the mood to do that. And this set also lends itself to a messier coloring approach.

These three cards would make a lovely set for gift-giving!

Sale-A-Bration Refresh

Here is a better look at the items that have been added to the SAB gift with purchase selections. So many nice products!

I hope that you enjoyed today’s project. Thank you for your loyal support of my business! As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative.

Sally

Card Supplies

Basic White Thick Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3bm4BJ1
Basic Black Cardstock: http://bit.ly/3hInszp
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
In The Moment Stamp Set: http://bit.ly/3HODPJk
Classic Matte Dots: https://bit.ly/3twOeCI
Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders: http://bit.ly/3HNAhXH

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Card Measurements

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Basic Black Cardstock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (2)
Basic White Cardstock: 3 3/4″ x 5″ (2)

Hues of Happiness by Stampin’ UP

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

The Hues of Happiness Suite of products caught my eye from day one! It is actually featured on the cover of our new 2022-2023 Annual Stampin’ Up Catalog. The bundle features a photopolymer stamp set and a die set. The embellishments in the kit are the Glossy Dots Assortment. And the Designer Series Paper is a total knockout!

Today’s Video

Where Do I Even Begin?

I admit that I was totally blocked as to where to begin. So, I just started playing. This is where I decided that while I love the Designer Series Paper, I wanted to hand paint my flowers. Be sure to watch the video to learn my process. Here is a little photo that shows what methods I have tried. It’s not the greatest photo but it is a great comparison.

Additionally, here is how the Orchid Oasis from the video turned out after it dried. You can see the difference from the smaller Night of Navy flower.

My first cards were created by taking a simple card sketch and using that as my guide. Once I did this, my creative block went away. You can always find ideas in the Stampin’ Up Catalogs or on Pinterest. There is a link to my boards on my homepage.

More Hues of Happiness Cards

Next, I progressed to a card that featured some heat embossing. Don’t you just love the white images on the Night of Navy cardstock? So classy!

Then, I jumped into a more stepped-up card. I wanted it to have a lot of layers. And Pool Party cardstock always makes a pretty card.

And finally, my heart was happy with this Fresh Freesia card. I am also so happy with the Gray Granite version that we made together on the video. I hope that you were inspired to create one of these Hues of Happiness cards today. That would really make me smile!

Thank you for joining me today. As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative!

Sally

Card Supplies

Gray Granite Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3n0GzIm
Shimmery White Cardstock: https://bit.ly/2TXlcJm
Night of Navy Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3njPQu7
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
Memento Black Ink: https://bit.ly/3cqg5df
Night of Navy Inkpad: https://bit.ly/36w4YOV
Granny Apple Green Inkpad: https://bit.ly/3doQxPS
Daffodil Delight Inkpad: https://bit.ly/3NbJMj6
Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder: https://bit.ly/3y2W0WU
Gray Granite 1/4″ Shimmer Ribbon: https://bit.ly/3n0pDSs
White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon: https://bit.ly/3QvfHxF
Glue Dots:https://bit.ly/3HBSMg7
Take Your Pick Tool: http://bit.ly/3iTKh3y
Water Painters: https://bit.ly/362RfPn

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Card Measurements

Gray Granite Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″; and 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Night of Navy Cardstock: 3 3/4″ x 5″
Shimmery White Cardstock: Enough to stamp desired flowers, leaves, greetings, etc.
Basic White Cardstock: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″

Biggest Wish – July 2021 Color Challenge

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

Today I am making a card using the Biggest Wish stamp set. Also, we will be using our Stamparatus to stamp our images employing the hinge technique. This stamp set features both a large, chunky font and a more delicate, script font.

Biggest Wish Video

This month we were assigned the colors of Pacific Point, So Saffron, and Poppy Parade for our team color challenge. I love each one of the colors! When I first made this card I used Poppy Parade for the mat and stamped “birthday” in So Saffron. Which version do you prefer?

More Color Challenge Cards

This card features the Natural Textures Host stamp set and the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set. I love this happy little fun fold card! I think that we will need to revisit this fold very soon. It would work with any DSP and stamp set.

This last card is my personal favorite. The “splotch” stamp is from the Hydrangea Haven stamp set. Additionally, I stamped the floral images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink using the Painted Poppies stamp set. The sentiment is from the Many Messages stamp set.

Card Supplies

Basic White Thick Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3bm4BJ1
Pacific Point Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3gh9k16
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon: https://bit.ly/3xDXpAE
Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends: https://bit.ly/37mrtpU
Biggest Wish Stamp Set: https://bit.ly/3huQ945
Stamparatus: https://bit.ly/2PIYnad

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Card Measurements

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5 1/2′ X 8 1/2″, Scored at 4 1/4″
Pacific Point Cardstock: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for sentiment

Beary Comforting

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit has arrived and it is Beary Comforting! I was actually very surprised to see my kit arrive before Christmas. With the huge volume of packages in the mail this year, I did not expect it until after Christmas to be honest. The USPS has really rocked it this holiday season in my area.

The ink spot included in this month’s kit is Rich Razzleberry. Calypso Coral, Soft Sea Foam, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Gray, Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, and White are the colors featured in the kit. Additionally, the kit features die cuts of a pair of koala bears, a brown bear, and a raccoon.

As I mentioned in my video, this kit was not my favorite. And I simply could have skipped it. But I am glad that I did not! The stamp set still features greetings and images that I like. And the card bases and other basic items are beautiful! Nothing against the animals, but I just will not use them. They aren’t my style. However, when I started creating, I just could hardly stop!

Today’s Beary Comforting Video

My example in the video is slightly different than the original card that I created. A different embellishment was used. I love them both. You probably would not even notice the difference if I didn’t tell you. That is something that I hope you can take away from my video. If you do not have the exact item that I use, think about what items you do have that could be substituted in. Think of my example as a card sketch!

A greeting card made with the December 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit named Beary Comforting.

More Beary Comforting Cards

Supplies Used

Paper Pumpkin Kit: https://bit.ly/3iCCtS1
Gold Foil Sheets: https://bit.ly/3k11SWb
Stitched So Sweetly Dies: http://bit.ly/2L312fQ
Label Me Lovely Punch: http://bit.ly/38IkZkr
Calypso Coral Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2WUdNfu
Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon: https://bit.ly/352u5Xc
Gold Glitter Enamel Dots: http://bit.ly/3rzmr0V
Watercolor Pencils: http://bit.ly/34UMEgG
Blender Pen: http://bit.ly/3o1h3Bu
Basic Gray Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/2FZBsWB

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Card Measurements

Gold Foil Sheets- Cut with largest Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Whisper White Cardstock- Cut with second largest Stitched So Sweetly Dies
4″ x 5 1/4″ base- Cut down one of the included envelopes, Cut down another envelope for a 1 1/2″ x 4″ strip for inside if desired
Calypso Coral- Scrap
Whisper White Cardstock- 4″ x 5 1/2″ for inside, Scrap for sentiment

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Sally