Swirled Designs Bundle For Some Artisan Fun!

Recently went to Stampin' Up!'s Backstage Leadership Convention in Vegas ... and it was AMAZING!  The fun all started for me with some fabulous humans gathering for dinner.  Most of the Artisans that were in attendance for the convention - past & present - got together to meet/reunite/hug/chat/laugh/etc. It. Was. Such. A. Highlight!  I am SO SO grateful for the Artisan teams I have been on and the Artisan community as a whole ... because "Once an Artisan, always an Artisan!" 😍  And as a reminder ... this is an international group!  We had so many countries represented and it. was. amazing to be apart of it.  My heart was SO full after!  

Since I organized the event, I wanted to have a little Vegas themed gift at the table for them.  Have to admit ... I was pretty bummed at first because a few things I was planning just didn't work out, due to some shipping issues.  But ... at least they looked pretty cute!  Hee.  So sharing that first, and then share some photos of us! 💗  We SOOOO missed those that weren't able to make it!!!! 😢

I brought all the "pieces" and put the bags together one I got to my hotel room.  My fabulous good friend & roomie, Chelsey, helped me!  So had to have a little photo shoot in our room with the bags & her! 💗😂

I used quite a few products on here ... all from Stampin' Up! ... although some are from awhile ago!  Do you recognize where the banner piece is from?!  If you have been around for a long time,  you may!  I had a "vision" for these bags, and I was SO GLAD that I still had some of these pieces!  Because they were perfect!  Hee.  

But also used the new Swirled Designs Bundle, that I LOVE!  That is a new Online Exclusive!  The Mini Alphabet Dies are phenomenal ... it's one big die that die-cuts all the letters!  So I just added some Adhesive sheet to the back of black cardstock, and ran the whole die through a few times.  Then found all my letters for the names!  It was so quick & much easier than it could have been! Hee.  And then of course the Stylish Shapes Dies always come in handy for me!  😍  The Damask Designs Embossing Folder added a bit of an "old world" Vegas vibe for me.  I embossed on Black Cardstock and then sanded a bit ... just to make it a little distressed and stand out a bit more.  

The restaurant we were meeting at had terrible lighting, so good thing I took some photos before!  Hee. 

And then look at all the cuties that were in attendance! 

Truly ... loved loved this night!  Thanks everyone for coming!!  💗💗💗  And thanks now for visiting and letting me reminisce a bit! 

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Artisan Technique Time With Ruffled Ribbon! And More! ♡

Want to learn some fun techniques with ribbon?!  Well let's get started.  Let me show you a few tips to make these pretty projects.  I used the Christmas Greenery Bundle and the Traditional Labels Bundle for these projects also.  The Branching Out Dies also make an appearance!  All supplies used are from Stampin' Up! 

This is one of the fun things about being on the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team ... sharing different and fun techniques with you.  It helps me grow as a creator, designer, and crafter.  I have to admit ... I had a lot of fun playing with these!  So let's get into these fun Ruffled Ribbon Techniques! 

First up ... that fun tag!!! Here is how to make the base of the tag: 

***Note:  I also added some glue dots strategically behind some of the ruffles that looked like it need it.  And remember to stamp the top of the tag, if desired, before you adhere it down!  

I love that this Christmas bundle - the Christmas Greenery Bundle - makes very non-holiday projects as well!  It's so versatile!  Look how pretty this turned out with all the fun details! 

I think this tag is so much fun!  Now ... on to a more simple ruffled accent.  Did you see that cute ruffled sentiment on the card?! 

Here is how you make that! 

So easy and fun!  I also have a few little tips for you on some other aspects of this card!  That fun multi-colored greenery bit was easily done with some watercoloring!  I just picked my colors:  Lemon Lolly, Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, & Lost Lagoon, and added little "blobs" of color onto Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.  Then die-cut the image! 

The fun background was made by simply adding some splatter to the Basic Beige card front.  Then die-cut the berries (TIP!!!  ADD ADHESIVE SHEET TO CARDSTOCK BEFORE DIE-CUTTING FOR EASY ADHERING!)  and just adhere them to the cardstock.

Also ... that GORGEOUS bow is just done by watercoloring some Petal Pink onto the watercolor paper and die-cutting.  Love the color variance it gives, versus just a piece of cardstock.  

But this card has so many fun details!  DId you notice them all?!

I hope you enjoyed these tips & tricks on making this tag and card!  I hope you give them a try cause they are SO MUCH FUN! Let me know if you have any questions or need help getting any of these fabulous Stampin' Up! supplies!  ♡ THANK YOU so much for visiting! 

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Cake Fancy Birthday Wrapping ...

I love making gifts just a little extra fancy when I can.  And it's so easy to do with a fun handstamped tag.  This one was made with the Cake Fancy Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!  The birthday gal happens to love purple ... so of course that is the color choice I went with! 💜

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, Bubble Bath, Pool Party, Basic White, Basic Black

Inks: Fresh Freesia, Bubble Bath, Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Gray Granite, Lemon Lolly, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Highland Heather, Basic White, Basic Black

Stamps: Cake Fancy

Tools:  Wildflower Designs Dies, Heat Tool, Small Hole Punch

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

Love this Cake Fancy Stamp Set.  Was so easy to put this together and love the soft & gorgeous vibe it gives! 😍  I paired it with the Wildflower Designs Die.  So really it was just some die-cutting then stamping & fussy cutting!  Easy breezy!  Not sure I will ever be able to stop using the Iridescent Faceted Gems either.  Haha.  

Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions!  And if you need this stamp set or die set to add to your collection - or anything else! - just let me know!  

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Season of Elegance Suite Mini Artisan Design Team Blog Hop!

Woot!  Let's get right to it!  Another fun Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! This month my group is using products from the Season of Elegance Suite!  This suite is PACKED with GORGEOUS holiday inspired products!  I am so excited to share what I made with you!  SO let's get started! 

Here are all the projects that I made!  I am going to break them down a little bit more below!

This one was so much fun!  I took some of the fabulous Season of Elegance Designer Series Paper (that has GORGEOUS foiling on it!) and embossed some of the trees.  Then die-cut the trees and layered them over it.  Love the look it gives! 

Then for the next card, I went all in with using the dies that make these DARLING bows!!!

Look how much fun this is!  I LOVE LOVE them!  I stamped a fun background, layered it on cardstock, then went to town making the bows.  They are so quick and easy to do!  ***TIP:  use a bone folder to kinda curl your cardstock before folding the pieces, and it make this stunning cute bow! 

I also wanted to make a cute tag so I just die-cut a big tree with the fun "christmas" die-cut and easy peasy! 

What do you think?!  Is your mind flowing with possibilities for this suite?!  Well guess what?!  So much more gorgeous inspiration to come!  Cause it's time to keep hopping! 

NEXT IN OUR HOP IS ...

Daniela: @edelpappe  https://www.edelpappe.de/blog/

Her projects are gorgeous!!  You better follow along to see! 😀 Over on Instagram is the best place to see them!

Full list of hoppers: 

‣Monique:  @stampin_met_monique  
‣Ashley: @designwithink  ☆  This is me!  ☆
‣Daniela: @edelpappe
‣Maheswari: @maheswarirajaguru
‣Su: @aromasandart

Thank you so much for visiting!  I hope you enjoy this hop!  Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help ordering any Stampin' Up! products! I would be happy to help you with your papercrafting needs! 

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Thoughtful Wishes Floral Tag!

Gift tags always end up being one of my fave things to make.  They can definitely be just a simple tag, but I just love that extra little touch.  

The tag I am sharing today was a little more involved, but I originally made one for my mom for Mother's Day.  So of course ... a little more elaborate fit the occasion.  Hee.  (I LOVE my Mama! She is one amazing woman. 💕)  I loved making this tag a whole bunch, so I made some more with a less specific sentiment, and it is right here for you to see! 😀

Colors:  Pretty in Pink, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Basic White

Inks: Pool Party, Pecan Pie, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Pretty in Pink, Soft Sea Foam, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Thoughtful Wishes

Tools:  Thoughtful Wishes Dies, Wildflower Designs Dies, Countryside Corners Dies, Deckled Circles Dies, Heat Gun, hole punch

Accessories: Basics Embossing Powder, Pecan Pie 3/8" Center Stripe Ribbon, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

I think it turned out so pretty!  And yes ... I made that fun paper flower!  Any guesses on what die I used to make it?! 

In case you don't want to guess but you still want to know: I used the Deckled Circles Dies!  Here are a few steps on how to make them: 

1. Die cut 6 circles of whatever size circle you want for your flower.  (If you are making really large ones, you may need like 8 layers.
2. Stack up all the layers together. 
3. Use a paper piercer to poke a hole in the middle of the stack and then set a brad, securing the stack together.
4. Spritz the top layer with rubbing alcohol, & scrunch up the first layer.
5. Spritz the next layer (that is now the top flat one), and scrunch that layer up.
6. Continue until all the layers have been spritzed and scrunched up! Set aside to dry!

So easy and so gorgeous!  Yet so stunning and such a fun "WOW" factor!  I love making paper flowers a whole bunch! 💖  Once it is dry, you can add it to your tag!  This is how I made the rest of the tag:

1. Die cut a tag from the Countryside Corners Dies in whatever size you want your tag.  Punch a hole at the top with a hole punch.
2. Stamp the large leaf image from Thoughtful Wishes Stamp Set in VersaMark ink onto the right side of the tag.
3. Add white embossing powder, and emboss image with heat gun.  
4. Watercolor over the embossed image with Pool Party ink.  Let dry or dry with heat gun.
5. Die-cut the open double leaf from the Thoughtful Wishes Dies.  
6. Stamp the sentiment onto a strip of Crumb Cake cardstock, and then trim around sentiment.
7. Die-cut the scalloped frame image from Wildflower Designs Dies.  Cut off a piece of the dies, as marked below, and adhere behind sentiment.
8. Adhere all the pieces to the tag, add ribbon, and add to gift! 

A few more shots of the tag! 

One final touch to point out!  I like a space to write my note on the tag.  You can just use the back of the tag here, of course, but sometimes that maybe can be missed.  So for this tag, I cut an extra Countryside Corners tag from Basic White cardstock.  Then just added that to the back of the tag!

What do you think?  What is your fave part of the tag?!  I hope you enjoy!  Please let me know if you have any questions! Or need help getting supplies to make your own! 

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Technique Tuesday With Custom Striped Accents!

One of my assignments on Stampin' Up!'s Artisan Design Team is to do share some fun techniques.  My first one was shared at the end of March, so thought I better share here! 

So if you want to try a simple technique to make your project pop - grab some Adhesive Sheets, cardstock, & a die-cut to create these fun, striped accents! 

***Note: those are the supplies that I used to make the projects shown below.  This tip is so much fun because it is SO versatile!  You could do this with Designer Series Paper scraps, you could vary the width, you don't have to use a die-cut, etc, etc.  SO MUCH that you could do! 

Aren't they adorable?!  I pretty much love them.  Haha.  But of course ... let's get into a bit more detail! 

How much fun is that, right?!  I love doing this technique, and again ... it is SO versatile!  Here is a closer look at the finished projects: 

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

Inks: NONE!

Cardstock/Papers: Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, Lemon Lolly, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, Highland Heather, Basic White, Basic Black, Adhesive Sheets, Gold Foil Sheets, Vellum

Stamps: NONE!

Tools:  Wanted to Say Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Cheerful Daisies Dies, Basics Embossing Folders 

Accessories: Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

I really love this card & how that fabulous rainbow sentiment pops.  There is lots of texture & detail on the card, but it also looks really clean & simple.  

I used two of the Nested Essentials Dies to cut out a frame from the Gold Foil Sheet.  Then I cut the largest Nested Essential Die that I used to cut out a backing in vellum.  Adhere the frame to the vellum, and that add the fabulous striped greeting!!  This adds "grounding" to the focal point sentiment.  And just make that rainbow sentiment POP!  Obsessed! 😍

I cut a few of the large daisy die-cuts from the Cheerful Daisies Dies.  And just adhered that to an embossed piece of Basic White Cardstock.  That was my subtle - but yet so much interest & texture - background! 

I love it, I must say.  Hee.  

I also had a lot of fun making this tag. 

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

Inks: Pool Party, Lemon Lolly

Cardstock/Papers: Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, Lemon Lolly, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, Highland Heather, Basic White, Basic Black, Adhesive Sheets

Stamps: Bright Skies

Tools:  Wanted to Say Dies, Bright Skies Dies, Perennial Postage Dies, Artistic Mix Decorative Masks, Palette Knives

Accessories: Shimmery White Embossing Paste, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Black & White Gingham Ribbon

Love love love the Bright Skies Bundle!  It is SO much fun! And cheery!  I used one of the clouds and the sun as a background to the rainbow greeting.  After the rain, and the sun comes out, it is so fun to find a rainbow! So I thought this was perfect! I also added some detail with Shimmery White Embossing Paste & the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks.  💕

I hope you enjoyed seeing these projects!  Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!  I hope this gave you a fun new technique to try! And I hope you let me know if you have any more questions!  Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  Please let me know if you need any Stampin' Up! supplies as well! 

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