Needlepoint Navy...

I've had a lot of fun playing with the Needlepoint Nook Suite lately.  Have you checked it out?! It is in the Occasions Catalog, and it's quite a lot of fun!  I made a bunch of thank you cards with it the other day.  Because if one card is good...a stack of them is better, right?!  😀

Colors: Night of Navy, Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green

Ink Pads: Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Garden Apple Green, Memento Black

Cardstock/Papers:  Night of Navy, Shimmer White, Daffodil Delight, Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Needle & Thread

Tools: Big Shot, Country Floral Embossing Folder, Needlepoint Elements Dies, Story Label Punch

Accessories: Basic Self-Adhesive Sequins, Linen Thread, Whisper White 5/8" Flax Ribbon

And do you love this Country Floral Embossing Folder as much as me?!  You have until the end of this month to snag this one FREE with a qualifying order!!!  It is so fabulous!!

Look how cool this flower stamps.  You just ink & stamp it one time -- and look at the detail you get!  And the framelits are so much fun...they cut all of that out.  The flowers, the leaves, and so much more!

Kinda fun!  And serious...how fun is a stack of these cards?!

Hope you enjoy this card!  Please let me know if you have any questions on anything!  Here's a quick look at what the suite has to offer:

Let me know if you have any questions!  Would love to help you with any of your papercrafting needs!  😀

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A Bold Lasting Lily for March Club!!!

It was club time last week!  I sure do love my monthly club group!  Want to know another group I love?!  Well...my Artisan Design Team group!  They are one fabulous group of ladies!  Why am I talking about both of these fabulous groups in this post?!  Well...one of my fabulous Artisan Design Team gals--Emma Goddard--designed a FABULOUS card using the Lasting Lily Stamp Set and I just HAD to have my club group gals make one!  I simplified it, and you can see Emma's card HERE, but here is the card we made at my club group this past week:

Colors: Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink Pads: Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Memento Black

Cardstock/Papers:  Whisper White, Basic Black

Stamps: Lasting Lily

Tools: Big Shot, Country Floral Embossing Folder, Lily Framelits, Story Label Punch

Accessories: Metallics Sequin Assortment, Linen Thread

I just LOVED that lily on black!  Gorgeous, right?!  I would never have thought of that!  Thank you, Emma!

Just look at the image!  Ink and stamp just one time--and you get so much gorgeous detail!!!  😍

This embossing folder just has my heart as well!  You can earn it FREE with a $50 order before March 31st--or it sells out!  Whatever comes first.

Hope you enjoy this card!  Please let me know if you have any questions!  And thanks again, Emma, for sharing your talent!  You are amazing!!!

Thanks for visiting!!!

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Watercolor With Dear Doily!!

I sure do love the Dear Doily Stamp Set.  The images are so much fun and they are so versatile!  I have been a little watercolor crazy these days...and I have one more watercolor card to share with you!  Using the Dear Doily stamps!

Colors: Powder Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink Pads: Powder Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers:  Whisper White, Night of Navy, Watercolor Paper, Neutrals Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Dear Doily

Tools: Big Shot, Dot to Dot Embossing Folder, Heat Tool

Accessories: Whisper White Embossing Powder, Basics Self-Adhesive Sequins, Pearlized Doilies

Pretty simple and easy card to make.  Just make your watercolor piece, the layer with a few pieces.  Easy, peasy!

I hope you enjoy this card!  Let me know if you have any questions on anything!

THANKS FOR VISITING!

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Stampin' Up! Artisan Blog Hop March 2019: Classic Garage!

Artisan Blog Hop Time!!!  Are you SOOOO excited?!  Is this your first stop or did you just come from the fabulous Angela?!  If you have already begun hopping around this hop...welcome!!!  If you are just getting started...yay!  We have lots of amazing creations to share with you!!!

This hop is all about the Classic Garage Suite in Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Catalog!  🙌 This is such a fun suite with so much goodness!  :-)  I used the Geared Up Garage Stamp Set (# 148590) and the Garage Gears Dies (#148521),  I used these along with the Classic Garage Designer Series Paper (#148142) & the Black/Silver 1/4" Striped Metallic Ribbon (#148146).   Here's a peek at what I made:

I have to admit...those gears dies HAVE. MY. HEART!  They are so much fun and there are SO many things you can do with them!!!  Have you used them yet?!

Colors: Whisper White, Gray Granite, Tranquil Tide

Ink Pads: Gray Granite, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Basic Black, Classic Garage Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Geared Up Garage

Tools: Big Shot, Garage Gears Dies, Rectangle Stitched Dies, Heat Tool

Accessories: Whisper White Embossing Powder, Black/Silver 1/4" Striped Metallic Ribbon

I have to admit...I had a lot of fun using them this way.  Just cut out a few and adhered them to another piece of cardstock.  Kinda makes a fun texture, but more subtly.  I intend to do this more, and would be fun with lots of different colors!

I also had a great time making this box:

Colors: Basic Black, Tranquil Tide, Crushed Curry, Basic Gray

Ink Pads: Basic Gray, Staz On Black, Tranquil Tide

Cardstock/Papers:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Classic Garage Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Geared Up Garage

Tools: Big Shot, Garage Gears Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies, Simply Scored, Heat Tool

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Black/Silver 1/4" Striped Metallic Ribbon, Whisper White 5/8" Flax Ribbon

The box is made from just one sheet of cardstock.  So easy!  Just cut in half (so you have two cardstock pieces of 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"), and then add some score lines.  These can vary--depending on the size of box that you want.  I scored mine at (with the 8 1/2" side at the top of the Simply Scored Board) 3 1/2" & 4 3/4"  Then rotate your cardstock 90 degrees and score at 1 1/2" & 4".  Then you just cut on your score lines to make tabs to put your box together and then adhere it all together.  (Let me know if you have any questions!!!)

The fun focal point was a lot of fun to make.  And if you are strictly a card maker, you could easily turn this into a card!

I had so much fun playing with all these fun products!  (That watercolored car...swoon!!!  😍😍😍) What is your favorite part?!  Have you played with these products yet?!  If not...let me know how I can help you get them in your hands!  

Thanks so much for hopping along with us!  I can't wait for you to see what else is in store!  So make sure you click through the whole hop to discover all the paper goodies that await you!  😁  Please let me know if you have any questions on anything!  I'm just a quick message away!  Look forward to hearing from you!

Next up is Aurélie!  Go check it out!   

Here is a sneak peek at all the projects you will see today!

2019 Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team

Angela Meiritz-Reid

Ashley Van Camp (me!)

Aurelie Fabre

Emma Goddard

Jackie Aitken

Jennifer Picard

Kaylee van Es

Lauren Alarid

Maike Beimler

Manuela Geiswinkler

Mikaela Titheridge

Narelle Farrugia

Rochelle Blok

Stesha Bloodhart

Sylwia Schreck

Tanya Rees

Falling Flowers Meets Giggle...

I have mentioned this before, but I 💕 LOVE LOVE LOVE 💕 the Part of My Story Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set.  The sentiment, "Let's Get Together and Giggle"...ARE YOU SERIOUS?!  Can't get enough of it!  I want ALL the cards with this sentiment.  Haha.  So used one of the Annual Catalog stamp sets, Falling Flowers, with that sentiment to make this card:

Colors: Melon Mambo, Mango Melody, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo

Ink Pads: Melon Mambo, Mango Melody, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers:  Thick Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, Wood Textures Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Falling Flowers, Part Of My Story

Tools: Story Label Punch, Daisy Punch (for notches on side of paper to hold the Linen Thread), May Flowers Dies, Heat Tool

Accessories: Whisper White Embossing Powder, Linen Thread, Basic Rhinestones

 

I have been a little obsessed with watercoloring these days, in case you have noticed.  Hee.  So I decided this time I wanted to watercolor some floral images.  First I embossed the florals onto some scrap Watercolor Paper I had laying around.  Then I just used some ink & an Aqua Painter to color the images in...

After it dried, I just used the coordinating dies ~ May Flowers ~ to cut out all the flowers & layered them with the greeting.  This greeting makes me SOOOOOO happy!  Here are some photos of the details:

I also stamped one of the flowers from the stamp set in Crumb Cake ink onto the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper.  (This paper is a FABULOUS purchase because it can be used for ANY style, ANY occasion, with ANY stamp set.  LOVE LOVE this paper...just FYI.  😁) 

Let me know if you have any questions!  Would love to hear from you!!!

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More Than Words Wishes!!!

I LOVE the NEWLY RELEASED "More Than Words" stamp set!  It was released with the Story Label Punch as well...and they are fantastic!  Click HERE to see the flyer that has all the newly released Sale-A-Bration Coordination products! 

Here is a fun birthday card so you can see the stamp set & punch in action! 

I love the colors of this card!  What do you think?!

Colors: Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Pineapple Punch, Mango Melody

Ink Pads: Coastal Cabana, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Mango Melody, Pineapple Punch, Brights Designer Series Paper

Stamps: More Than Words

Tools: Story Label Punch, Bitty Blooms Punch Pack, Decorative Ribbon Border Punch, Heat Tool

Accessories: Whisper White Embossing Powder, Linen Thread

I have to admit that I am a little obsessed with the Whisper White embossing onto Black cardstock these days.  I think it adds just such a fun pop!  Do you do this also?!   And those flower blooms...I LOVE THEM!!!!!

I love the impact stamping the greeting over and over creates...too much fun!!!

I hope you enjoy this card!  Thanks so much for visiting!!!!  Let me know if you have any questions!

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Amazing Life Watercoloring...Take 2:

I posted THIS card a while ago.  Well...I had some extra embossed pieces laying around, so I played around with some more colors.  I LOVE doing a fun watercolor wash...it's so quick and easy and adds so much interest!  What color combo is your favorite?!

Colors: Whisper White, Night Of Navy, SEE INDIVIDUAL CARD PICS FOR EACH CARD COLORS

Ink Pads: VersaMark,
SEE INDIVIDUAL CARD PICS FOR INK PAD COLORS

Cardstock/Papers:  Whisper White, Watercolor paper, Neutrals Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Amazing Life

Tools: Big Shot, Sparkle Embossing Folder, Dot to Dot Embossing Folder, Heat Tool

Accessories: Pearlized Doilies, Gold Embossing Powder, Basics Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins

Here are the color combos:

Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo

Soft Sea Foam, So Saffron, Calypso Coral

Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape

Pineapple Punch, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana

Grapefruit Grove, Daffodil Delight, Lovely Lipstick

What do you think?!  I hope you enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions!!! 

Day for Sweets!!

What day doesn't call for something sweet?!  So I pretty much think this card would be perfect for any day of the week?!  What do you think?!

Colors: Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink Pads: Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grape, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers:  Whisper White, Gorgeous Grape, Basic Black, Brights Designer Series Paper

Stamps: More Than Words, Sweetest Thing

Tools: Big Shot, Jar of Sweets Framelits, Heat Tool

Accessories: Whisper White Embossing Powder, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Bermuda Bay 1/4" Mini Striped Ribbon

I have done a lot with these jars.  I think they are the cutest.  For these jars...I just stamped them in the background and then added a little watercoloring for some interest.  I think it turned out kinda fun:

I love this focal point also!  Stamp set is from the NEWLY RELEASED "More Than Words" stamp set!  LOVE THIS ONE!  (Click HERE to see the flyer!)

I hope you enjoy!  Thank you so much for visiting!!!!

Let me know if you have any questions! 

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Celebrate With Gears!

It's no secret that I struggle a bit in the "make a manly card" area.  I LOVE flowers, pink, glitter, etc.  These are all not things that you may typically use to describe a card with a "manly" feel.  (However...that is also not to say that you can't use these things when making manly cards also!!!) Anyway...I made a more manly card the other day so thought I better share.  😁

Colors: Gray Granite, Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Gray, Tranquil Tide

Ink Pads: VersaMark, Gray Granite

Cardstock/Papers:  Gray Granite, Basic Black, Whisper White, Classic Garage Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Geared Up Garage

Tools: Garage Gears Dies, Heat Tool, Stapler

Accessories: Whisper White Embossing Powder, Black/Silver 1/4" Striped Metallic Ribbon, Faceted Dots, Fine Tip Glue Pen

I feel like this card need a little bit of work, but it is what it is for now.  I do LOVE this gear from the Garage Gears Dies (item # 148521)!  Check out the gloss on this beauty...

Isn't that fun?!  Want to know how I did that?!  Well...I just used the Fine Tip Glue Pen (item #138309)!  I just spread some out on the gear and let it dry!  (***Tip:  I would recommend putting it on the Silicone Craft Sheet first - item #127853 - and adding the glue.  Then let dry and add to project.  For this project...I didn't decide to add the glue until I was almost done with the card.  So I just carefully did it when it was already attached to the project.)

All in all...I created a more manly card than my norm.  😀

Thoughts?  Questions?  Comments?!  Leave them here below or send me a message!  Thanks so much for visiting!!!

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TGIF Challenge 201...Flowering Desert With Color:

It is TGIF CHALLENGE time!!  Woot!  🙌  We have a fun Color Challenge for you!!!  I love color challenges...it is such a fun starting off point to whatever you want to make!  I made a quick card using the Flowering Deseret Stamp Set...

 

Colors: Soft Sea Foam, Highland Heather, So Saffron, Basic Black

Ink Pads: VersaMark, Soft Sea Foam, Highland Heather, So Saffron Re-inker

Cardstock/Papers:  Basic Black, Shimmery White, Watercolor Paper, Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Flowering Desert

Tools: AquaPainter

Accessories: Whisper White Embossing Powder, Gold Thread, Metallics Sequins Assortment

Can you guess the colors I used?!  😀  If not...here is the official challenge photo that will give you a clue...

I am a bit obsessed with watercoloring these days.  😀  So I did a watercolor wash in So Saffron ink onto Watercolor Paper...

Then added a Soft Sea Foam cactus and some Highland Heather flowers (that I stamped onto scratch paper first)!  And color challenge complete.  😀

Hard to photograph, but I spritzed some glimmer spray (made with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint) onto the whole card base also.  It adds a fun shimmer all over.  Here are just a couple more pics of the details...

 
Can't wait to see what you make!  Head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to play along!!!  Let me know if you have any questions!!

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