Floral Essence

The new catalog features several "Suites".  This is the Perennial Essence Suite.  Everything you need to make this card is listed on page 107.  The suite includes the stamp set, punch, DSP, the vellum cardstock, and the textured floral centers.  All you add is cardstock,  ink, and your imagination!
I made this card during OnStage in April.

Supplies:
Stamp Set- Floral Essence
Paper- Blackberry Bliss, Perennial Essence DSP, WW, Perennial EssenceVellum Cardstock
Ink- Blackberry Bliss, Petal Pink, So Safron
Accessories- Perennial Flower Punch, Perennial Essence Floral Centers

Sailing Home

After I got back from Stampin' Up!'s On Stage,

I was given the opportunity to participate in a new catalog swap.  We had to use new product from the upcoming catalog, have several layers, and use an embellishment.  I decided to go outside my comfort zone which is usually a floral stamp and created a more masculine card.  This card came together easily as I used a card sketch and the great products from this suite.  I can't wait to get back 15 cards which I will share.  The new catalog goes live on June 4.  Please leave me a message if you would like one.

Supplies:
Stamps- Sailing Home
Paper- Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Come Sail Away Memories DSP
Inks- Night of Navy, VersaMark
Embellishments- Baker's Twine in Night of Navy and Sahara Sand, Sail Away Trinkets, Clear Embossing Powder

I wanted the sailboat to be embossed but Stampin" Up! does not make Night of Navy embossing powder.  Instead I first inked up my stamp with VersaMark then inked on top of it with Night of Navy.  I dipped the image in clear embossing powder then heat set it.

Happy Mother's Day

Today I celebrated Mother's Day with my mom.  After brunch I gave her this card.  It features the floating frame technique.  This was my third card using this method.  It is a bit time consuming but well worth it.  I stamped the images, fussy cut them, then arranged all of the pieces onto a piece of card stock.  Next I took a piece of Glad Press n' Seal, sticky side down, and put it on top of the card stock.  Then I trimmed off the excess Glad, flipped it over, and used several Stampin' Dimensions on each piece.  Last I carefully turned it over and attached it to the card stock.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Painted Seasons, Daisy Lane, Tea Together
Paper- WW, Garden Green
Inks- Poppy Parade, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral

Easter Cards

Before I share my On Stage swaps, I would like to share what my Easter cards. I enjoy making Easter cards and enclosing gift cards for my adult children.  The ducks were for my daughter and my son's girlfriend.  They were so much fun to color.  I am trying to use my Stampin" Up! Blends more and my proficiency is improving!







 The rabbit reminds me of Peter Rabbit and this card went to my son.  He and his girlfriend got Starbucks gift cards and my daughter got a Dunkin card.  I will be very sad when the gingham DSP retires with the Occasion's catalog in June.  I guess a good substitute will be the Buffalo Check stamp.  At least I will be able to make it in any color!





Supplies:
Stamp Set- Fable Friends
Paper- Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue, Gingham Galla DSP, WW
Inks- Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight
Accessories- Blends- Crumb Cake,  Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Ivory, Petal Pink, Tufted Embossing Folder

On Stage Atlantic City 2019

This past weekend I traveled to Atlantic City with my downline to attend Stampin' Up!'s On Stage.  We saw lots of new product suites and had the opportunity to play with new stamp sets!  We even got the new catalog.  This photo is with my tablemates who were from Maryland and New York state.  I am in the middle.  I made 2 different swaps which I will share  with you soon.  I also got 20 birthday and thank you cards.

Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Folder

Unfortunately I needed a bereavement card.  My former principal just lost his mother after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.  This card was simple to make yet elegant and understated.  This embossing folder is very thick and heavy.  The trick to get a good embossed effect is to lightly mist the paper with water then run it through the Big Shot.

Supplies:
Stamp Set- Sincere Salutattions (retired)
Paper- WW, Crumb Cake
Accessories- Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Folder, white ribbon, Everyday Label Punch

All That You Are

I tried to resist buying this stamp but could not help myself!  There have been many samples on Pinterest using this set and stamping on Vellum with white embossing powder.  I had to make one. My first attempts were messy.  Even though I used the Embossing Buddy the powder splashed and little pieces went outside the lines.  I was very disappointed with the results.  I did some research and found that if you heat set it from underneath the powder does not move.  When it came time to color, I also colored it on the wrong side using Blends. I chose pastel colors and like the clean look of the final card.  It reminds me of spring which in New Hampshire is just a dream!

Hint
Attaching Vellum can be tricky but you can use TomBoy adhesive, spread on thinly and it virtually disappears.

Supplies:
Stamp Set- All That You Are
Paper- WW, Gingham Gala, Vellum Card Stock
Ink- VersaMark, Balmy Blue
Accessories-Rectangle Stitched Framelets Dies, Meadow Moss Blends, Balmy Blue Blends, Calypso Coral Blends, Stamping Dimensionals