Keeping It Simple With Friendly Fins & Ocean Friends!

The other day we had a fun Artisan Design Team Blog Hop!  We were sharing things we love, and I dedicated my card to the ocean.  Hee.  I LOVE that card that I made.  You can see it HERE if you haven't seen it yet.  But it is somewhat time consuming.  Hee.  So I made a more simple version to share today!  Used more of Stampin' Up!'s  Friendly Fins friends too! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Coastal Cabana, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Gray Granite, Basic White

Inks: Pebble Path, Gray Granite, Peach Pie, VersaMark MARKERS: Lemon Lime Twist, Pretty In Pink

Cardstock/Papers: Coastal Cabana, Basic White

Stamps: Friendly Fins

Tools:  Friendly Fins Dies, Ocean Friends Dies, Soft Waves Embossing Folder, Heat Tool

Accessories: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (Sale-A-Bration FREE Item!) 

How cute are these, right?!  Hee.  Check out how cute all the friends are! 

Thanks for visiting!  I hope you enjoy!  If you have any questions ... please just let me know!  Would be happy to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  If you need to get your hands on these, or any, Stampin' Up! supplies ... happy to help there too!

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True Beauty of the Deep!

 More ocean fun!  I could make an ocean themed something every day.  I love it so much.  Hee.  And since *hint-hint* it's my birthday week ... we may as well keep celebrating the ocean.  Hee.  So here is a fun & pretty ocean themed card using the Beauty of the Deep Bundle from Stampin' Up! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Basic Beige, Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Gray Granite, Basic White

Inks: Gray Granite, Basic Beige, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Basic Beige, Pool Party, Basic White, Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Pastel Ombre Glimmer Paper, Adhesive Sheets

Stamps: Beauty of the Deep

Tools:  Beauty of the Deep Dies, Around It All Dies, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Heat Tool

Accessories: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Iridescent Faceted Gems

 

How pretty, right?!  This Basic Beige color is so fabulous! I love how it makes the colors that surround it pop even more.  

And can we talk about that glimmer paper??!  A glimmery coral is just what I love to see!  

Although you can't see it super fabulous in the photos ... I LOVE this detail of the sea fan in the corners!  😍  I love seeing them when I am scuba diving.  And now I can see them on the surface whenever I want! Hee.  

Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you enjoy!  Please let me know if you have any questions.  And if you need any of these - or any! - Stampin' Up! supplies ... just let me know!!

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Hop Along With The 2025 Artisan Design Team Sharing What We ♡ LOVE! ♡

We are so excited about the 2025 Artisan journey we get to take with you this year & all that we have to share!  So let's keep the sharing going with an InstaHop!  Inspired by Feb 14th ... come hop along with us as we share projects inspired by things we love! ♡

I love a lot in my life ... my family, my friends, traveling, connection, taking care of people, all kinds of adventures, etc, etc.  But other than the relationships in my life, the ocean is my favorite.  😃 💕  In a way I will never be able to fully describe ... it brings me peace, joy, awareness, clarity, etc, etc, etc.   I would scuba dive every day if I could. My love of the ocean has basically become a part of my personality.  Haha.  Anyone else relate?!   So here is my love card to the ocean ... with a ocean mash-up of products! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Coastal Cabana, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Pretty in Pink, Gray Granite, Basic White

Inks: Coastal Cabana, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Melon Mambo, Gray Granite, Pebble Path, Bubble Bath, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Basic White, Peach Pie, Lost Lagoon, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Friendly Fins

Tools:  Friendly Fins Dies, Ocean Friends Dies, Soft Waves Embossing Folder, Heat Tool

Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins

I mean ... how cute?!  Right?!  Hee.  I just love this hop and the fun theme!  

Because I have to admit ... I. Love. Sharks!  😍  I was surprised by this fact.   The first time I went scuba diving I told someone I NEVER wanted to see one.   Well ... I saw one that very first dive and it was love at first sight.  They are such graceful, smart, amazing creatures.  So I was very excited the Friendly Fins Bundle exists so I can have a cute shark on my love to the ocean card.  Hee. 

Are you loving that coral and sea grass like I am?!  Let me show you how I did that!  It is so easy!  Basically ... just watercolor some splotches of color onto Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.  It does NOT have to look pretty!  At all!  You don't want too large of an area with just one color ... if you are going for variety ... so just do small spots of each other.  Then let it dry & cut it out!  I love how each piece is different! 

This is the same thing ... I just kept in the green palette for this one! 

These were so much fun to make and I love the detail they add to the final card!  Those die-cuts are from the Ocean Friends Dies.  LOVE LOVE them! 

Here are a few more pics: 

And one final little detail.  After I did a watercolor wash on the background, I painted a thin coat of the White Pearlized Enamel Effects over it.  Hard to photograph, but it is SOOO pretty in real life.  

I hope you enjoy this card!  I also hope you love the ocean yourself because she is a majestic creation! 

Now ... it is time to keep HOPPITY HOPPING along to learn more about the rest of the team!  Instagram is the best place to hop! Next up in our Show Your Love Hop is the FABULOUS Lara Moss @scrappykea!  You are going to LOVE what she made for you!  

Full list of hoppers: 

Ashley Brown Van Camp @designwithink   ☆ YOU ARE HERE!  ☆

Lara Moss @scrappykea
Sarine Zijderveld @sarinezijderveld
Maheswari Rajaguru @maheswarirajaguru
Stacey Marsh @stampinwithstaceymarsh
Constanze Wirtz @conibaer
Andrea Sargent @andreaksargent
Jay Soriano @mitosucrafts
Christine Sauvage Cabello @Christinecabello_latortuescrap
Carina Voraberger @inastempelt
Bree Jones Renwick @craftsomnia
Kim McGillis @kim_mcgillis
Cornelia Janssen @manufaktur_herzgemacht
Pamela R Blackwell @passionateaboutscrapbooking
Marion Molinié @einilomascrap
Petra Noeth @stempelstein
Jaqueline Tobiczyk @touchofjoycs
Rochelle Blok @thestampingblok_rochelleblok
Eve Monger @scrapbook_fait_avec_amour
Yvonne Spikmans - Van Bruggen @thecreativeteacup

Have so much fun hopping and let me know if I can help you with anything!  Thank you so much for visiting! If you would like to purchase any Stampin' Up! products you've seen here or in the current catalogs or online ... I would be happy to help!  Don't hesitate to reach out! 

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Magical Terrific Toadstools!

 Are you LOVING the Terrific Toadstools Bundle in the Jan-April Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!?!  I know I am!  I sent out a batch of these cards to some pretty magical people probably about a month ago.  Guess it's time to finally share this cutie here! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie, Gray Granite, Basic White

Inks: Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie, Gray Granite, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Pool Party, Basic White, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Terrific Toadstools

Tools:  Perennial Postage Dies, Peaceful Seasons Dies (LAST CHANCE ITEM!), Plaster Painting Embossing Folder, Water Painter, Heat Tool

Accessories: Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (Sale-A-Bration FREE Item!) 

How fun is she?!  Hee.  I love the embossed layers behind the focal point.  I adhered them at slight angles for just a bit more interest.  Then that postage stamp layered behind the focal point is just chef's kiss!  I love those dies!  

Running a fingernail down the edges of the cardstock create this subtle distressed look.  I love adding this because it just makes that focal point pop!  Yet so quick & easy & a free tool!  Hee. 

What do you think of these toadstools?!  Are you a fan?!  

Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions!  And if you don't have a this Stampin' Up! catalog (or any current ones) - please let me know and I would be happy to help! 

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Howdy Yee-Haw With Words! Words! Words! Use Your Stash ...

Yay!  It's time for another "Use Your Stash" Blog Hop!  I am LOVING breaking out some stamp sets I haven't used in far too long!  I hope these hops inspire you to do the same!  Grab something you haven't used in awhile, create with it, & share!  (Use the #UseYourStashHop when you share!)

I am so excited to share my card today!  This month is all about Words! Words! Words! ... so I grabbed a definite oldie but goodie stamp set that has sentiments in some of my very fave fonts.  I ♡ LOVE LOVE ♡ this stamp set!  It is called Yee-Haw!  So fun, huh?!  (I do have a photo of the stamp set at the bottom of this post.) I believe it was one of the very first photopolymer stamps Stampin' Up! put out.  Crazy!  

To create some drama for the "Words! Words! Words" theme ... I stamped & cut out one of the sentiments multiple times to create that dramatic "Wordy" impact!  

Not to "rootin' tootin'" my own horn 😂 but HOW CUTE is this?!  Yeah ... kinda in love.  Haha.  😍  Here are a few more pics with some of the details ... 

Isn't this font so much fun?!  I love it!  All the coloring was done with Blends Markers.  😍  I am sure they will always be a favorite of mine.  And I LOVE the Timber embossed background with this set!  So using some "new" with the "old."  

I have to be honest ... can't stop looking at this card and probably need to go make a few more so I feel like I can give this one away.  Hee.  

And here is the full stamp set that I used.  Yee-Haw! 

Now it's time to hoppity hop along and go see what the other designers have made!  Instagram is where the hop is being hosted! Next up is the amazing  Nicole:   https://nickmalolles-handmade.de   IG: @kreative_papierwunder 

Full list of hoppers: 

Cindy: IG: @cindy_schuster

Melody: IG: @hammondandpenny

Charlet: http://www.painted-orange.com  IG: @i.heart.stamps

Ann: https://www.bellestampinwithann.com IG: @bellestampinwithann

Vicki: https://vickiboucher.blogspot.com IG: @vickiboucher

Verena: IG: @simple_stamper

Monique: https://www.moniquedekok.com IG: @stampin_met_monique

Ashley: http://designwithink.blogspot.com IG: @designwithink  ☆ YOU ARE HERE! ☆

Nicole: https://nickmalolles-handmade.de IG: @kreative_papierwunder

Thank you so much for visiting!  Come play along with us! 

Don't forget to use #UseYourStashHop when you post it!  

Please let me know if you have any questions!  Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  And if you need some Stampin' Up! supplies ... I am happy to help there too! 

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Color Fun & Around It All Dies! With TGIF #511!

Yay!  It is color challenge time with this weeks TGIF Challenge!  I love a good color challenge!  And this one is fun and festive!  It may actually remind you of a certain holiday that is coming next week.  😊  But ... I actually didn't make a Valentine's card.

I made a fun pink thank you card!  And a fun PINK! thank you card is never a bad idea, right?!  😂

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Bubble Bath, Real Red, Smoky Slate

Inks: Bubble Bath, Smoky Slate BLENDS: Real Red, Bubble Bath

Cardstock/Papers: Bubble Bath, Smoky Slate, Basic White

Stamps: Saying Hey, Elements of Text

Tools:  Around It All Dies, Cute Crochet Embossing Folder, Blending Brush, Heat Tool

Accessories: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Antique Pearls

Now maybe you are thinking I didn't use the red, but I did! Those Antique Pearls are colored with the Light Real Reds Blends Marker!  Fun, huh?!  

Let's also talk about those fun circles.  I used the NEW Around It All Dies from Stampin' Up! And let's be honest ... these dies are going to get a workout in my room.  Hee.  I cut out some circles and stamped them with the Elements of Text Stamp Set.  Then I layered some of the circles together, ran it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and made those fun rings.  Then they are embossed with the Cute Crochet Embossing Folder.  I love the layers of texture this gives! 😍

A little shout out to the stripes on the side!  Those are made with the Dark Bubble Bath Blends Marker!  I love that fun detail.  

I hope you enjoy!  Thanks for visiting!  Now ... head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to see what the other designers made!  And then create your own to play along with us! 

Please let me know if you have any questions!  Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  If you need any Stampin' Up! supplies ... let me know! 

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Artisan Fun With The Around It All Bundle!

Woot!  It is time for another Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team Mini Hop!  Each month my group and I will share what we made with particular products that we were assigned.  This month is the Around It All Bundle!  A fun bold stamp set with fabulous circle dies ... it was so much fun creating with these products!  Here are the cards I made! 

I will share some more photos of each card and point out some details.  But can I just say ... I want to play with these circle dies all day!  They are so much fun!!!

Let's start with some details on the flower card: 

I layered the circle dies together to make these fun bold flowers.  I alternated using Designer Series Paper & solid color cardstock to add interest.  The Bough Punch was used for the stems! 😍

I stamped and embossed some of that cute smile face onto some Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.  Then I did a light watercolor wash over that.  I love the fun little smiley detail to just keep this cheery card popping! 💖

A fun embossed background using the NEW Starstruck Sale-A-Bration Embossing Folder that you can earn FREE! adds some fun background detail also! 

This was such a fun card to make that could certainly cheer anyone up, right?! 😊

This next card I ended up totally falling in love with also!  It is for a great occasion - new baby congrats! and I really love the boldness of this card & the fun way to use the circle dies: 

Did you notice the "rings" that are cut and textured?  Those are made by layering a few of the circle dies together, running them through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, & then embossing them with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder.  Look how cute they are! 

I also watercolored a circle and a couple of bottles.  I loved the way the pink and blue pop on the gray.  Makes my heart happy!  Paired with the detail that those circle rings give ... well I am obsessed!  Hee.  Let me also point out the dies I used also that I had in the first photo posted: 

Those dies in the upper right corner are what I used! 💗

To create some interest in the background - I stamped the large contrats stamp multiple times, added some splatter, and then distressed the edges/curled corners.  

All in all ... I had so much fun making these cards!  I hope you play with this bundle too!  Hee.  

And now you get to see what the others in my group made!  The best place to see them is on IG so I will link their pages below! 

• Ashley Van Camp @designwithink   ☆ YOU ARE HERE! ☆
• Cornelia Janssen@manufaktur_herzgemacht
• Jay Soriano @mitosucrafts
• Lara Moss @scrappykea
• Sarine Zijderveld@sarinezijderveld

I can't wait for you to see everyone else's gorgeous projects!  So much variety and beauty!  If you need any help with anything ... please don't hesitate to reach out!  Also - let me know if you need help getting this bundle so you can play along with us! 

Thank you for visiting! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

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