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stamp review crew: piece of cake

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Time for another Stamp Review Crew blog hop! Today we are shining a spotlight on Piece of Cake. This is such a fun set. I mean come on, who doesn’t like cake! As my first card says “Cake is the answer…who cares what the question is!”

I went for a bright color scheme for my first card. Bermuda Bay, Poppy Parade and I just realized I used Lemon Lime Twist which, much to my dismay, has retired. You could also use Granny Apple Green.) I used thin strip of striped Bermuda Bay DSP to balance the cakes on the opposite edge. The little heart epoxy droplet was colored with my Dark Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends.

For my second project, I wanted to showcase the great sentiments in the set. Colors used are Pool Party, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green and Rich Razzleberry.

What is the Stamp Review Crew? We are an international group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators that get together to blog hop the first and third Monday of each month. For each hop we chose a single stamp set to feature. All of our hops are archived. Click here to see all of the hops!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the SRC Design Team has done with this fun set. I’m sending you over to my friend Lou or you can go back to Nikki.

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osat blog hop: something old, something new

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The One Stamp At A Time crew is back with another blog hop! Our theme this month is Something Old, Something New – blending new and returning products in the 2019-20 Stampin’ Up! catalog. I love this time of year. All the new goodies bringing fresh inspiration and breathing new life into the supplies I already have. This hop is a great way to look at older supplies with a fresh eye.

For my projects I chose to pair the old Flourish die set, Well Said stamp set which carried over from the Occasions catalog and the NEW In Color Seaside Spray. I was die cutting lots of the flower for a swap and trying to maximize my paper. When I was done, I loved the look and decided to turn it into a card.

I stamped the Seaside Spray die cut piece with Crackle Paint background stamp in Seaside Spray ink and layered it with dimensionals on a Whisper White card base. I love the shadows popping it up gives. I masked off the With Love & Sympathy sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings and embossed it in white on night of Navy card stock. I added a paper pieced flower top and a rhinestone to finish it off. Simple, yet elegant.

I kept the simple elegance going for my coordinating project.

I added a die cut panel to a gable treat box. (which i just realized are retired. Oops. You could do the same thing with one of the pizza boxes.) The sentiment is from Well Said. A little rhinestone in the flower is a fun detail.

This is a great duo to let someone know how much they mean to you. Thanks for stopping by. Go check out the rest of the hop to see the amazing projects the OSAT Design Team has created. Click on the blue rectangle below for a pop up list of the full Design Team or click on the NEXT button to go to the next blog.

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sailing home

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Stampin’ Up! has really outdone themselves with the gorgeous product suites in this new catalog. They are simply ah-mazing! Today, let’s put the Sailing Home set and Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper from the Come Sail Away Suite in the spotlight.

Sailing Home: Congrats - Center Stage Stamping

There are so many great images in the Sailing Home stamp set and a wonderful set of coordinating dies. I am loving the Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper. Great for masculine cards! This card would be great for a graduate. Colors used are Crumb Cake, Night of Navy and Balmy Blue.

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woven heirlooms

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Today’s card features the woven threads suite of products in the 2019-20 Stampin’ Up! catalog (p.12-13). This suite has beautiful vintage feel and features the NEW 2019-21 In Colors.

I thought a pocket card would work beautifully with this suite. It’s a great way to show off both sides of that gorgeous paper. Colors are Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose, Terracotta Tile and Sahara Sand.

I started with the Woven Threads Designer Series Paper. I cut a 4″x11″ piece and scored at 5.5″ and 9.5″. Fold on the scored lines to create a pocket card. I trimmed .25″ off the 1.5″ fold and glued the reverse side up for and added detail on the flap. The pocket is created by the Braided Linen Trim wrapped around the card. There is no adhesive down the edges. The Woven Threads Trim adds a fun tassel detail under the flap. I fussy cut the sentiment and added a Flourish die cut. The coordinate nicely with this suite.

The insert is simply stamped with a couple of pearls for extra detail. Here’s a close up of some of the details.

I have to admit, the vintage look usually isn’t my style. But I am loving this product suite. It’s good to try something new! Thanks for stopping by. Join me again to shine a spotlight on creativity!

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off to great places

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The NEW Stampin’ Up! catalog goes live tomorrow! I’m so excited for all of the new fun to be had. I was able to preorder a few items and have a few projects to share with you already. Today’s card uses a new set called Above the Clouds and coordinating Hot Air Ballon punch. It also introduces two of the new 2019-21 In Colors: Seaside Spray and Terracotta Tile.

Above the Clouds: You're off to Great Places - Center Stage Stamping

I stamped the balloon in Terracotta Tile ink on both Petal Pink and Terracotta Tile card stock and punched them out. I trimmed the top of the balloon and layered them together. The little scallop edge on the Crumb Cake flag is made with the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch and adds a fun little detail.

This would be a great graduation card. Reminds me of Dr. Seuss’s “Oh the Places You’ll Go”. Thanks for stopping by. Join me again to shine a spotlight on creativity!

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still rosy

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Looks like we have had our 2 days of spring for the year. This past Sunday was beautiful as was yesterday. otherwise, it has been cold and rainy for the past few weeks. (we won’t even talk about April…) Today it is supposed to be 80, so it looks like we are jumping right to summer. Minnesota, I think you skipped a step.

It is the last days for the 2018-19 Stampin’ Up! catalog. So while we say goodbye to a lot of fun stamp sets and product, know that there are many great new things coming your way. The NEW 2019-20 catalog goes live on Tuesday, June 4! I’ve got some fun new projects waiting to share with you.

This also means that you only have a couple of days left to snag the Everything is Rosy medley! DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE! Is is simply gorgeous. I’ve got one more project to convince you you need this.

Everything is Rosy: congratulations - Center Stage Stamping

For the card base, I cut out the strip die and used it as a mask to sponge ink for a subtle background detail to frame the strips of the Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper. Seriously, isn’t that paper ah-mazing? The picture really doesn’t do justice to the rose gold accents. The foil accents are the best! (I am really hoping Stampin’ Up! will bring out more Rose Gold products.)

So, what are you waiting for? Order this fantastic product medley before it is gone for good! You can get it in my online store here. Thanks for stopping by. Join me again to shine a spotlight on creativity!

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blessed sweet baby

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Still waiting for Minnesota’s weather to catch up to the correct season. Sheesh. I really should move south. But then there are more snakes and spiders and other creatures. Hmmm… Minnesota, get your act together!

Meanwhile, I have had some more fun in my studio with the Everything is Rosy medley. My daughter and son-in-law’s best friends just had a sweet little baby girl! So, naturally I had to make a card for this little bundle.

Everything is Rosy: blessed baby - Center Stage Stamping

I LOVE the floral prints in this DSP stack. This delicate print was perfect for a baby card! I did a wash with the Rose Gold Shimmer paint before I stamped the “Blessed” from the new To A Wild Rose set. Of course I had to decorate the envelope as well.

Here’s a closer look at some details:

Everything is Rosy: blessed baby details - Center Stage Stamping

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Memorial Day

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Remembering those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Thank you.

We will not forget.

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everything is rosy dear friend

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Well, it is May 23 and Minnesota weather is still yucky. I want a spring do over. Remind me why do I live here again? I guess I will just keep bringing out the spring in my craft room by creating with bright colors and flowers. The Everything IS Rosy Medley from Stampin’ Up! is currently in a prominent place on my desk.

: Dear Friend card - Center Stage Stamping

I had to throw in my rose gold pineapple in the back ground again. I LOVE this designer series paper. The Rose Gold accents are just ah-mazing! I need more of it. I added the little dots of Rose Gold shimmer paint with the stylus tip of my Take Your Pick tool. I LOVE the Everything Rosy medley. Especially all the glorious ROSE GOLD accents. It fits perfectly in my studio which is full of rose gold accents. Here’s a look at the top corner of my Ikea Kallax shelf:

And check out these gorgeous necklaces my friend Michelle over at Stampin’ Robin made for me with the Everything is Rosy dsp!

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stamp review crew: lilypad lake

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The Stamp Review Crew is back! Today we are featuring the wonderful Lilypad Lake. I hope you will hop through and check out the wonderful creations the design teams have to share with you!

For my first card, I went for an ombre background using Pool Party, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay. I stamped the Crane in Gray granite and added a few Pool Party shadows with my aqua painter. Embossing folders help add texture and interest to an otherwise simple card. Pinewood Planks on the card base and Subtle on the Stitched Circle die cut.

My second card went a bit more rustic with the help of the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. Reminds me of a framed painting. The sun and sentiment banner are colored with Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends.

What is the Stamp Review Crew? We are an international group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators that get together to create projects using a specific stamp set. We blog hop on the first and third Monday of each month. I’m excited for you to see what my talented friends have created.

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