Friday, May 30, 2025

Playing with Celebratory Sips! For TGIF Challenge #527!!!

Woot!  A fun new challenge this week playing with fun product!  Celebratory Sips by Stampin' Up!  It is such a fun suite of products with lot of fun elements.  Today I did a quick and simple card that I am excited to share with you!  But keep in mind ... if you don't have these products - just use it as inspiration and create something with whatever you do have!  Or feel free to order it with me & we will get it to you ASAP! 😁

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors Basic White, Basic Black, colors from paper
Inks: Secret Sea (splatter), VersaMark
Cardstock/Papers: Basic Black, Basic White, Celebratory Sips DSP
Stamps: Cheers & Sips
Tools:  Cheers & Sips Dies, Heat Tool, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Water Painter (splatter)
Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Holographic Resin Dots

This card really was so quick to make.  Did a background with embossing & splatter and then cut out some of the fun drinks from the Designer Series Paper, used one of the die-cuts to add the fun pattern to the orange drink & added my greeting & embellishments!  And VOILA!!  Magical & fun!  Here is the official challenge! 


And a few pics of the details for you! 



So guess what?!  Now it is YOUR TURN!  Yay!  Can't wait to see what you make!  Just head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to see what the other designers made to inspire you & to play along with us!

Thank you so much for visiting!  Would love to help you with all of your papercrafting needs!  So don't hesitate to reach out! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Sushine Vibes With Azure Afternoon ...

Have a fun & cheery card to share today using - what I think is - my fave bundle from Stampin' Up!'s NEW ANNUAL Catalog!  It's called Sunshine Vibes and is part of the Boho Vibes Suite Collection!  I LOVE it!  But I just used the bundle for this card I am sharing today! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Basic White
Inks: Lemon Lolly, Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Secret Sea, VersaMark
Cardstock/Papers: Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, Basic Black, Basic White
Stamps: Sunshine Vibes
Tools:  Sunshine Vibes Dies, Textured Notes Dies, Blending Brush, Heat Tool, Birch Wood Embossing Folder, Water Painter
Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Iridescent Faceted Gems

Isn't she fun & so cute! Look at the fun bundle ... because you get RAINBOWS AND SUNSHINE!  I mean - seriously - what else do you need?!  Hee.  


Yeah, big fan!  And hope you enjoy this card today!  Let me know if you need help with any of your paper crafting!  Or if you need a NEW Stampin' Up! catalog to flip through with your own hands ... just let me know!  Would be happy to get you one!

Thanks for visiting!

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Congratulations With Inked Occasions ... April '25 Paper Pumpkin Alternative!

Have another Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Alternative to share today!  Need a fun congrats card?  Well maybe you should make one of these also! 😍 I paired the kit, the kits add-on coordinating die set, Hugs Abloom, & the Everyday You & Me Bundle (those cute flowers!) to make this card: 


Some of the fun details: 

  • I love that label die (from Hugs Abloom Dies!) for a fun background.  I cut some from one of the cards and some from Basic White Cardstock.  Added texture by embossing some with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder.  
  • Die-cut leaves (Hugs Abloom Dies!) in both Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock & Gold Foil to layer those for dimension.  One of the pieces from the kit is behind it also.
  • Stamped those flowers in Bubble Bath ink & used the coordinating dies (Everyday You & Me Bundle) to make this focal point pop! 
All supplies are from Stampin' Up! 

And for some close pics of the details ...




It is so much prettier in person than what I could show in the photos.  Haha.  So just trust me on that!  But I love how this card turned out! 

Thank you so much for visiting!  I hope you enjoy this card!  Let me know if you have any questions!  If you are in the United States - I would love to get you set up with your own Paper Pumpkin subscription if you need one!  Or help you with ordering any Stampin' Up! supplies that you need! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Inked Occasions! With Hugs! April Paper Pumpkin Kit Alternative ...

Have you played with your April 2025 Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit yet?!  Do you have a Paper Pumpkin subscription?!  Well I hope so because this kit, Inked Occasions, is FABULOUS!  Oh my heavens!  So much fun & GORGEOUS!  The kit comes with all the supplies needed to make 9 cards ... including a stamp set, ink, & envelopes!  The cards are gorgeous as is ... or let them be a jumping off point to your creativity!  I made a couple alternatives & today I am sharing the first one!  


I used the stamps & elements from the kit ... plus a few other supplies from Stampin' Up!  The Happy Hibiscus Bundle was so much fun to use with this set.  So I used that & the Textured Notes Dies.  I stamped the flowers onto one of the cards that came with the kit & embossed with gold embossing powder.  Then just used to die-cuts to cut them out.  Added some leaves from the Happy Hibiscus Dies, stamping with the butterfly from the stamp set that is included with the kit, and some Brushed Brass Butterflies.  


The greeting was fun to do as well.  I stamped the greeting on a piece from the kit, then added some ink using a Blending Brush.

In real life the gold shimmers & shines & looks just insanely gorgeous! 




I hope you enjoy!  Thank you so much for visiting!  If you need to get your own Paper Pumpkin subscription so you can have perfectly coordinated projects delivered to your house each month - let me know! 💖  Would also love to help you with any of your paper crafting needs!  

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Friday, May 2, 2025

Arched Wishes & Color Challenge for TGIF Challenge #523!

It is all about COLOR for our TGIF Challenge this week!  Yes ... that's right!  It is a fun color challenge!  Woot!  I played with the Arched Wishes Stamp Set & Everyday Arches Dies for the birthday card I made for this color challenge! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors Petunia Pop, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Basic Black
Inks: Petunia Pop, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, VersaMark
Cardstock/Papers: Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, Basic Black, Basic White
Stamps: Arched Wishes
Tools:  Everyday Arches Dies, Blending Brush, Heat Tool, Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder
Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Iridescent Faceted Gems

So fun and peppy, huh?!  I watercolored the balloons for a more muted color.  But here are the official colors for this challenge! 


I love how these colors look together!  Now ... have to admit ... I used the Floral & Gingham Vellum for the background to this card.  I felt like I have to admit that because the blue on that vellum is actually Pool Party.  But ... I felt like it matched with the watercolored Balmy Blue balloon quite nicely.  😃  So just a reminder that these challenges are a jumping off point meant to inspire.  They don't have to be set in stone.  (Or paper in this case.  Hee.)

A few more shots of the details of this card: 

A few notes on the card: 

  • The balloons and greeting are stamped in VersaMark ink & then embossed with black embossing powder.  I love embossing before watercoloring & I love embossing in general. 😀
  • I purposefully tried to leave a little splatter of the black embossing powder so I could have some black embossed splatter on the balloons. 
  • The balloons & greeting are fussy cut out.  
  • The vellum patterned paper is just adhered to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue so you don't see it through the vellum.

One more look at the full card! I really love how cheery it all came together.  This would be a fun card to make in lots of different color combos! 💖


Thank you so much for visiting!  Now you can head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to see what other on the design team made & to play along with us!  

Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!  Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  Would also love to help you get your hands on any Stampin' Up! supplies you are needing! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Thursday, May 1, 2025

A NEW GROUP IS IN TOWN! Global Ink Collective Tutorials ☆ NOW ☆ Available!

 ✨ Exciting news! ✨

I’m thrilled to introduce the brand-new Global Ink Collective — a creative collaboration of current and past Stampin’ Up!® Artisan Design Team members from around the world. Together, we’ll be sharing monthly inspiration featuring your favorite Stampin’ Up!® collections! 🌍✂️

We’re kicking things off with the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection, and our May 2025 tutorial bundle is packed with stunning, exclusive projects — including cards, scrapbook pages, and more! And we have some sneak peeks for you! First up is my card!


💌 Want the full Beautiful Gallery Suite PDF tutorial bundle?


In the United States, you can get it FREE with a $50 order (before tax and shipping), or purchase it for just $15.

✨ Members of my Stampin’ Up!® team receive every monthly Global Ink Collective tutorial bundle for free — just one of the perks of being part of my creative community!

🛒 Shop here: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2009104

📄 Or message me GALLERY and I will send you a link to purchase the tutorial!

👇 WE HAVE A HOP ON INSTAGRAM! So check it out!

Meet the talented ladies behind this month’s inspiration:


⭐ @passionateaboutscrapbooking – Pamela Blackwell
⭐ @simplyfairies_kimfee – Kim Fee
⭐ @stampinwithstaceymarsh – Stacey Marsh
⭐ @kim_mcgillis – Kim McGillis
⭐ @stampingbeautynz – Angela Meiritz-Reid
⭐ @seeinginkspots – Elizabeth Price
⭐ @maheswarirajaguru – Maheswari Rajaguru
⭐ @touchofjoycs – Jaqueline Tobiczyk
⭐ @designwithink – Ashley Van Camp
⭐ @sleeplessstamper – Alanna Wharf
⭐ @alaskastamper – Teri West

We can’t wait to share our first round of Global Ink Collective tutorials with you — and this is just the beginning! 💖

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

A little Stampin' Up! In Color Fun With Fancy Friday!

Woot!  Time to share the card I made for AUGUST'S Fancy Friday Challenge!  Can you believe it is SEPTEMBER already?!  Gah!  I know I can...