Friday, March 21, 2025

Bold Background With Ocean Friends for TGIF Challenge #517!

Apparently can't stop with the Friends of the Ocean Suite Collection from Stampin' Up!  Today I have a cheery card today to remind you it is FRIDAY! ♡ And time for a NEW TGIF Challenge!  Of course ... as always ... it is another FUN one!  Want to make some bold backgrounds?!  Well then let's get started! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors Melon Mambo,  Basic White, Gold, Variety from DSP
Inks: VersaMark, Coastal Cabana
Cardstock/Papers: Melon Mambo, Basic White, Basic Black, Friends of the Ocean DSP
Stamps: Ocean Friends
Tools:  Ocean Friends Dies, Soft Waves Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Water Painter
Accessories: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Iridescent Faceted Gems, Basics WOW! Embossing Powder, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder  

I went with a bit of a subtle bold background.  I used white cardstock, die cut a punch of ocean wave strips, and then just gold embossed the ends. It makes it pop and just look how pretty the gold is ... 





I kept the rest of the card pretty simple ... but fun!  I cut out a bunch of the ocean creatures from the Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper and added them to my greeting. 




You could do so much with this challenge ... 

And we can't wait to see what you make!  So now head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects from the others on the Design Team and to play along yourself!  

Thanks so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions or ned help getting any Stampin' Up! supplies!  Would love to hlep! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Layers of Blues Meet Ocean Friends!

It is no secret I love the ocean & I love the Ocean Friends Suite from Stampin' Up!  (It is in the Jan-April 2025 Mini Catalog if you haven't seen it yet.) For this card today though ... I am not using the colors from the suite!  Which is a little shocking because I LOVE the colors of the suite.  But anyway ... went all in with blue!  And I LOVE LOVE LOVE how it turned out.  

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Azure Afternoon, Basic White, Basic Black
Inks: Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Azure Afternoon, VersaMark
Cardstock/Papers: Azure Afternoon, Basic Black, Basic White
Stamps: Ocean Friends
Tools:  Ocean Friends Dies, Soft Waves Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Linked Together Decorative Masks, Palette Knives
Accessories: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Iridescent Faceted Gems, Shimmery White Embossing Paste, Basics WOW! Embossing Powder

I started by layering color onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using ink and Blending Brushes.  The colors are:  Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Azure Afternoon.  Then I splattered some water on it for an organic "ocean-y" bubble vibe.  Let that dry and stamp your images!  


I added another fun layer after it was all dry.  Can you tell what it is?!  Not an embossing folder, but instead ... EMBOSSING PASTE!  I haven't used this in awhile & I don't know why.  Because it is SO MUCH FUN!  I just laid down one of the Linked Together Decorative Masks over the inked & stamped cardstock and added the paste.  Let dry then voila!  Gorgeous shimmery, 3D but not bulky, layer! Love the detail it adds to this card too!



Also ... words can't express just how much I love this big coral die cut.  I don't think I will ever be sick of it.  NOTE: the little scallop detail under the greeting is a piece of the wave die cut that is in the coordinating dies! 


One last look at the full card! 😍


I really hope you enjoy this card!  Thank you so much for visiting!  If you have any questions ... please don't hesitate to reach out and ask!  I would love to help!  

If you need any fabulous Stampin' Up! products ... would be happy to help with that too! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Well YIPPEEEEEE!!!  Here we go with another Mini Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team Hop!  Those of us that were assigned the STORYBOOK MOMENTS SUITE!!! to spotlight this month are all hopping over on IG sharing our projects that we made!  So that is the best place to see all the projects, but wanted to share mine here too! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors Petal Pink, Boho Blue, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Basic White
Inks: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, VersaMark
Cardstock/Papers: Boho Blue, Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Timeless Plaid DSP, Storybook Moments Specialty DSP
Stamps: Storybook Friends, Storybook Garden Patch
Tools:  Storybook Friends Dies, Storybook Garden Patch Dies, Water Painter, Heat Tool
Accessories: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Antique Pearls, Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon, Linen Thread, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder 

Such fun products, huh?  There are two stamp sets, two sets of coordinating dies - and those FRAMES!!! 😍😍😍  Then add in TWO paper packs, some ribbon, AND some gorgeous Antique Pearls ... and WOW!  Stunning suite! 

Let me show you each card a little more close up: 

I love the simplicity of this card.  The background is paper from the Timeless Plaid 6"x6" DSP pack.  And then the panel is Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.  (Side note: this paper is AMAZING!  Such fabulous quality.  Highly recommend having this always available in your craft room.  Hee.)  I love the gold embossing with watercolored images, and I think they definitely steal the show here! 

LOVE the bit of frame playing peekaboo on the side too.  Have to admit ... maybe squealed a little in my craft room when I added that to the card front panel because I thought it was so cute. 😂


I plan on making more of this card ... even trying it with different stamp sets ... cause I think it's so cute.  Hee.  

Time to highlight this next card: 



Love the little details on this one!  Once again ... watercoloring with gold embossing!  Love it!  And love the little bundle of garden.  😃  The label the sentiment is stamped on is actually the inside of one of the frames.  LOVE the frame dies because you have bonus die-shapes that come with each one!  💗




I hope you enjoy!  And check out all the projects from the other Artisan Design Team Members that are sharing today!  You will be very happy you did because they are all stunning! 

The best place to see them is on IG so here is the full hoppers list: 
  • Ashley Van Camp @designwithink   ☆ YOU ARE HERE! ☆
  • Cornelia Janssen @manufaktur_herzgemacht
  • Jay Soriano @mitosucrafts
  • Lara Moss @scrappykea
  • Sarine Zijderveld@sarinezijderveld

Thanks you so much for visiting!  I hope you have been inspired!  Please reach out if I can help you with anything!  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!

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Thursday, February 20, 2025

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!

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Monday, February 17, 2025

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!!

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Saturday, February 8, 2025

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! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Bold Background With Ocean Friends for TGIF Challenge #517!

Apparently can't stop with the Friends of the Ocean Suite Collection from Stampin' Up!  Today I have a cheery card today to remind y...