Making It Masculine With Gears & Textures Bundle and the Piccadilli Players!

 ☆☆☆ INSTAGRAM HOP ALERT! ☆☆☆ 

The Piccadilli Players are at it again ... this time we are MAKING IT MASCULINE!  We are hopping over on Instagram sharing all sorts of fun masculine inspiration.  I am sure we all have important men in our life that still love to receive cards!  So this one is for them! 

I used the Gears & Textures bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create some fun layers and details for this manly card.  And those stamps and dies were so much fun to use!

One of my fave touches are the gears. I cut them out using the Lunar Lustre paper and then added some silver embossing powder on parts of it. I LOVE the texture this creates. And the powder looks like metal bubbling when you heat it! Bonus! 

One last little tip ... I love the fun texture down the sides of the card base.  So wanted to show how I did that ... 

This die is in the Gears & Textures Bundle.  I just cut it out 6 times ... AFTER adding Adhesive Sheets to the Misty Moonlight Cardstock!!! ... and then peeled off the paper backing of the adhesive sheet and stuck it down.  Easy peasy!  Then added the card front to the card base and voila!  A bit of fun texture down the sides of the card: 

Shout out to @stampinup for creating such fun products to play with! 

We have lots more manly inspiration for you today! The best place to view is on Instagram!  So I have included everyone's handles that are participating in this hop!  Go check them out!  You won't regret it! 

Full list of today's Piccadilli Players:

Elizabeth @seeinginkspots
Alanna @sleeplessstamper
Teri @alaskastamper
Monique @stampin_met_monique
Bree @craftsomnia
Yvonne @thecreativeteacup
Verena @simple_stamper
Maheswari @maheswarirajaguru
Su @aromasandart
Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner
Narelle @narellefarrugia
Ashley @designwithink
Daniela @edelpappe

Thank you so much for visiting!  PLEASE let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything! I would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!

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Pastel Polka Dots With TGIF Challenge #521!

Time for another TGIF Challenge!  Woot!  This is a fun theme of pastel polka dots!  Ahhhh!  We, the TGIF Design Team, are excited to show you what we made.  But we especially can't WAIT to see what you make!  

I love polka dots, and decided to make some textured polka dots for my card! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White

Inks: Pool Party, VersaMark BLENDS: Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock/Papers: Pool Party, Basic White, Basic Black

Stamps: Memorable Blooms, Pattern of Friendship

Tools:  Memorable Blooms Dies, Around It All Dies, Everyday Arches Dies, Plaster Painting Embossing Folder, Blending Brush, Heat Tool

Accessories: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Iridescent Faceted Gems

Pretty much love how these turned out.  All the supplies I used are from Stampin' Up! I used the Around It All Dies for the polka dots, embossed with the Plaster Painting Embossing Folder.  And fun fact ... the only blue cardstock I used was Pool Party.  So how are the polka dots lighter than the background they are on if it's also Pool Party cardstock?  Well ... I just took a Blending Brush and blended a little ink onto the cardstock!  I did it this way just to make them "pop" off the card a bit more ... to highlight the inspiration for this card.   

 

All in all ... love how it turned out!  This it is a fun way to make a fun background!  Super love these Everyday Arches Dies also.  Hee.  

Thank you so much for visiting!  Now ... go check out what the other designers made.  Then play along with us!!!  It is all happening on the TGIF Challenges Blog! 

Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything!  Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  Also would love to get you hooked up with any Stampin' Up! supplies that you need!  So please just let me know!  

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Textured Notes & Everyday Arches Birthday!

Birthday card time!  Here is a fun birthday card packed with lots of little details!  I used the Textured Notes Stamp Set, Everyday Arches Dies, & the Wanted to Say Dies (these are a LAST CHANCE item!  So get them while you can!) from Stampin' Up! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Basic Beige, Pretty in Pink, Pool Party, Basic White

Inks: Pretty in Pink, Misty Moonlight (for splatter), BLENDS: Pool Party

Cardstock/Papers: Basic Beige, Basic White, Gold Mercury Vellum, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Textured Notes

Tools:  Everyday Arches Dies, Wanted to Say Dies, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Forever Plaid Embossing Folder, Heartfelt Hexagon Punch, Water Painters

Accessories: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Summer Splash 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Iridescent Faceted Gems

Some of the details I want to point out: 

• Arch die-cut is upside down to make more of a pennant.
• Watercolor wash with stamping & splatter over it gives such beautiful texture without a bunch of layers.
• Die-cutting words then using Blends to add some "dipped" color is a fun & easy way to add interest.

What other details do you love?!

I hope you enjoy this card!  Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!  Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  And if you live in the United States, I am happy to help you get the Stampin' Up! supplies that you need!

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Swapping with the Stampin' Up! Artisans at On Stage 2025!

When I was in Raleigh last month for Stampin' Up!'s On Stage convention, we got together as Artisans (past & present!) and did a card swap.  This is where each participant makes one card for each person participating.  Then you "swap" them, and you end up with a bunch of different cards!  How much fun, right?!  Swapping is always a part of Stampin' Up! events, and it is super fun to do one with my fellow Artisans.  Because as the saying goes ... "Once an Artisan, ALWAYS an Artisan!"  

So today I am sharing the swap I made for this! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Black, Basic White

Inks: Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie, Basic White, Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Ocean Friends

Tools:  Everyday Arches Dies, Ocean Friends Dies, Soft Waves Embossing Folder, Heat Tool

Accessories: Linen Thread, Basics WOW! Embossing Powder, Iridescent Faceted Gems

I can't get enough of this Ocean Friends Bundle!  I felt like my Artisan friends needed to meet my Ocean Friends!  Hee.  I also love the Everyday Arches Dies ... and used those to add a fun pop of the Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper! 😍

Without further ado ... a few more pics so you can see all the details!  There are lots of ocean friends throughout the Designer Series Paper, so I fussy cut some of those out and added one to each card.  The dies are fabulous and that coral is AMAZING!  Will never get over using that.  And yeah ... just really love this whole suite of products!  Hope you have it ... because if you don't ... get it NOW!  It is on the Last Chance list! So that means that once it is gone, it is gone! 

I hope you enjoy this card!  Here is a pic of those of us that gathered in Raleigh and swapped together! 

I love these humans!   Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions and if I can help you with any of your papercrafting needs!  I would love to!  I would love to help you get any Stampin' Up! supplies you need ... ahem, the Ocean Friends Bundle?!  Hee ... so don't hesitate to reach out! 

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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! 

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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! 

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Storybook Moments Fun With the Artisan Design Team!

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!

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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

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