Today I'm thrilled to get to share another card made by one of my verytalented Candy Hearts team numbers, Linda Krueger of thestampcoach.com. She made this beautiful sympathy card using
What CAN'T you all do with Flourishing Phrases? Here several different ways I've used this set (again!) to create cards for a variety of occasions.
FabFriday is back with a great color combination for Christmas - Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Very Vanilla. While I chose to NOT make a Christmas card (and instead made a sympathy card with these gorgeous colors), I'd argue (well, maybe I'd just softly and politely suggest) that this card
Happy Thursday Everyone! Guess what? I actually have my first video tutorial for you in over 2 weeks! It was so nice to be back to filming regular videos again in My Pink Loft. It’s been a crazy 3 weeks but hopefully things are getting back to normal. My kids start school in a week […]
Flourishing Phrases has been a favorite of mine for a while. I love all the things you can do with it. It really is never ending and you can create for just about everything that you would need a card for with this great set! Here I made a sympathy card. I used Merry Merlot. I used Wink of Stella to water-color the flower tops. They are really sparkly! I also have three pearls on the main panel of the card. I created the same card using Blueberry Bushel on this one. Isn't it amazing how different these two cards feel with just a small color change? This card has a washed out look to it because I stamped the flowers and then spritzed the card stock with water and let dry a couple of times. I was hoping for a more imperfect look than what I got but I do like the soft, hazy images. This card is more of a simply stamped card. The lattice looking piece is die cut though. I did add a pearl to the center of the flower. Another set I have so many ideas for but just not enough time to create! Man, my full time job is getting in the way! Can you relate? Happy Stampin'! Shelley Supplies: Card 1: tams# 38231 Product List Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush Pearl Basic Jewels Stampin' Dimensionals Card 2: tams# 38234 Product List Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush Pearl Basic Jewels Stampin' Dimensionals Card 3: tams# 38232 Product List Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad Flourish Dies Stampin' Spritzer Stampin' Dimensionals Card 4: tams# 38233 Product List Flourishing Phrases Cling-Mount Stamp Set Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad Flourish Dies Fine-Tip Glue Pen
Hello, Crafters. I hope you’ve had a great weekend. Today’s card is very similar to the card I shared on Saturday, which I called Petals & More Thinlits. They are also similar in as much as the Petals & More card I used the branch and leaves Thinlits die for the first time, and with ... Read More about Flourishing Phrases
This past weekend was our annual Inking Idaho on the Road event in Boise. It is a super fun event with projects that we make, demonstrations of techniques and ideas, laughter, friendship and impressive displays made from Stampin' Up! products. I was so excited to make a display with my favorite, the Flourishing Phrases bundle. I hope you enjoy my display and how I share each project. If you like this post, then please subscribe to my blog in the right hand column. This is my display at the event. This Glassine Gift Bag is embossed and the belly band is bedecked with ribbon, flowers, leaves and sentiment. I wanted it to look very special to tell the recipient they are very special! The Curvy Keepsake box is perfectly sized to stamp the large flower. This is Watermelon Wonder ink stamped on Watermelon Wonder card stock. Then I stamped our Whisper White craft ink over the same image. I love this effect! I love the die cut flower flourish but I also really like the negative from the die cut. The cut-out absence seemed fitting in this sympathy card. I traced the entire image with clear glitter Wink of Stella to make it sparkly and pop. The flourish stamp makes a soothing background on this wedding card. I wanted it to be pretty but not pink and girly. The Soft Saffron and Mint Macaron are a delightful color combination. The die cuts in this bundle have so much versatility. The border has a very interesting design. This is cheerful get well card in Sweet Sugarplum, Rich Razzleberry, and Blushing Bride. The clear Wink of Stella made the flowers subtly elegant. One more packaging idea, this is the Mini Treat Bag thinlit. The flourish is a sophisticated detail on the bag. I used our scalloped tag topper punch to create a tab to pull the note card out of the bag. There was also room for placing 3 Ghiradelli chocolate squares to make this truly a treat bag! This card front is a sheet of vellum stamped with Dapper Denim and the die cut flourish attached with fine tip glue. I hope you have enjoyed my projects for this display. I really enjoyed making them. Which project would you like to make? If you want to add this bundle to your collection you can get it here. You can shop online here or contact me for assistance. Thank you for coming to visit my blog, I appreciate your friendship and comments!
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The Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and Flourish Thinlits Dies are just one of NEW duos featured in the 2016-17 Stampin' Up! Annual Catlaog. The stamp set includes 18 greetings and verses (see below) that coordinate beautifully with the dies. You can bundle the two items and save 10%. Be sure to watch the video tutorial below for a closer look at the Flourish Thinlits Dies. Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set Be sure to check out the video tutorial created by Stampin' Up! Thanks for Buzzing by...
Good Evening Friends, There comes a time when we need to express our sorrow over someone close to us that has passed on. It's importan...
DON'T MISS that the Stampin' Up! 2018-2019 Annual Catalog has begun! Details and FREE resources here! Today's 21 paper crafting projects were designed by the talented members of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Virtual Community. They offer you a range of styles from clean and simple to lusciously
The Flourishing Phrases stamp set has a whole bunch of very useful greetings along with a lovely big floral stem, flower and leaf image that allows you to create some great cards. Today I have chos…
I'm on a bit of a roll with card challenges at the moment so here's my second post in a row entering different challenges! My card today is for CAS(E) this Sketch! #269 and the design brief was to create a card using this layout. I wanted to incorporate some colour technique into this card so for the Daffodil Delight/Pumpkin Pie card I inked up my stamp with Daffodil Delight and then used my marker pen to draw directly onto the stamp (not "thumping" I actually drew lines where i wanted to add accents of Pumpkin Pie). I also thought the card would look great in Bermuda Bay and Tempting Turquoise. This time I used the baby wipe technique, adding drops of ink from my reinkers to a baby wipe and using that as my stamp pad to pick up colour onto my stamp. EDIT: For a look at how I created these colours, here's my video tutorial from my regular Tuesday evening Facebook live slot. I just love the motivation a card challenge gives. Use the link above to go to the CAS(E) this Sketch post to see what every one else designed using this design template. Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set [143666] Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [101041] Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131156] Brights Stampin' Write Markers [131259] Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] Happy crafting, Fiona -------------------------- Items at up to 60% off! Don't miss out on some great bargains in our Clearance Rack, they go quickly! Shop: CLICK HERE
Welcome to another Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! There are 20 of us from around the globe who will be sharing our projects with you twice each month. All you need to do to follow along is
Stick with the classic color combination of Navy & White for a stunning sympathy card using the Flourishing Phrases stamp set.
I'm on a bit of a roll with card challenges at the moment so here's my second post in a row entering different challenges! My card today is for CAS(E) this Sketch! #269 and the design brief was to create a card using this layout. I wanted to incorporate some colour technique into this card so for the Daffodil Delight/Pumpkin Pie card I inked up my stamp with Daffodil Delight and then used my marker pen to draw directly onto the stamp (not "thumping" I actually drew lines where i wanted to add accents of Pumpkin Pie). I also thought the card would look great in Bermuda Bay and Tempting Turquoise. This time I used the baby wipe technique, adding drops of ink from my reinkers to a baby wipe and using that as my stamp pad to pick up colour onto my stamp. EDIT: For a look at how I created these colours, here's my video tutorial from my regular Tuesday evening Facebook live slot. I just love the motivation a card challenge gives. Use the link above to go to the CAS(E) this Sketch post to see what every one else designed using this design template. Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set [143666] Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [101041] Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131156] Brights Stampin' Write Markers [131259] Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] Happy crafting, Fiona -------------------------- Items at up to 60% off! Don't miss out on some great bargains in our Clearance Rack, they go quickly! Shop: CLICK HERE
Super quick card from me today as i have been having fun with my granddaughter for the last couple of days so have not been in the craft room. I inked the background with a brush and added a small …
I created a simple card with the Stampin’ Up! Flourishing Phrases stamp set and a little of the Inside the Lines DSP that you can get for free during Sale-a-bration starting on January 4! I …
Today I'm joining another Create with Connie & Mary challenge, number CCMC421. Their challenges always get me going and this sketch is very interesting! As is often the case, I lean towards the Flourishing Phrases set on page 49, with the coordinating Flourish Thinlits. This new catalog bundle sure does get a lot of love from card makers! The Hardwood background was used on the first layer, to add a little texture. The colors used for this card include Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky, Sweet Sugarplum and Dapper Denim. I added a circle from 2016-18 Envelope Paper on page 176 and a bit of Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (p 175) under the flowers. Embellishments include the Enamel Shapes on page 177 and 3/8 inch Glitter Ribbon from page 37 of the upcoming Holiday catalog. I LOVE this Glitter Ribbon, because it really brightens a card, with minimal effort!! It is sturdy enough to attach with a little tape runner, so that you have a ribbon accent, without the bulk of a bow.
I have been using a lot of Night of Navy lately. It's such a classic color and goes with so many other colors. For the Global Design Project...
Sympathy cards are not the most enjoyable to make but make a big difference to those who receive them. I always like to have a few on hand because these are the cards you don’t plan on sending. I also think they should be somewhat simple and subtle. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be beautiful as well. A simple way for me to keep a card “quiet yet elegant” is to make it… Continue reading
I have to say the Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper in the 2nd Release Sale-A-Bration brochure is by far my favorite designer series paper. Stampin' Up, please, please bring something similar in the new annual catalog!! It's just SO delicious AND.....it's FREE with a $50 purchase through this Saturday, March 31st Yes, I'm very sad to say that Sale-A-Bration is soon coming to an end..... Boo Hoo If you haven't placed your order yet, you MUST do so and get this paper, or one of the many other delightful FREE items in the Sale-A-Bration brochures Check below for links to...
Today while surfing Pinterest, I found a fun card/layout. You can see the original card here . I liked the layout the most and a few elem...
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I've go two very inspirational challenges to work from for today's card. First is As You See It Challenge #157, for which I had to design a DT sample! It's a unique sketch challenge, unique as only
Hello again! The Artisan Design Team are back with another fun blog hop - that's two in one week, we are certainly spoiling you! Today I'm sharing with you a little card and envelope featuring Stampin' Up!'s Touches of Texture stamp set and In-Color Envelope Papers. I've stamped these beautiful flowers in memento ink on white card and coloured with blender pen in soft tones of mint, pink and a little sahara sand shadowing. Then I've layered the decorated panel over a mix of wood embossed white card, pink card, doilies and some of the fun patterned envelope paper. The matching envelope with this paper was a no brainer! Be sure to visit the rest of the Artisan Design Team by following along with the links below. Next in the hop is fellow Aussie Jessica Williams. You are sure to be wowed by her project! Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143251] Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad [126956] Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976] Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] Blender Pens [102845] Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] Pink Pirouette A4 Card Stock [116203] 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper [141697] Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] 1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] Delicate White Doilies [141701] Envelope Punch Board [133774]
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Today I have a video for Scrapbook Boutique and I had some requests to show how I made this card HERE , so I’m using some different products but basically getting the same look. I thought it would also be a nice idea to change up the colour of the bird,maybe a teal green / blue or … Continue reading Video : Altenew monochromatic (almost) bird – By Request