Seas the Day Cards

I really wish the Seas the Day bundle would have carried over to the Annual catalog. I am going to share a few cards I made with it while the bundle is still available.

The coloring on the big die cut on this card was done with Blending Brushes. That way I could make the bottom sand colored, the top blue for the water, and the seaweed green - specifically Crumb Cake Pacific Point, and Granny Apple Green. The sea critters were stamped and cut with dies so they would stand out against the colored background. Some were popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals and some were not.

This next card is similar but the big die was cut from Pacific Point cardstock. The background on the base layer was stamped with a hostess stamp that just retired. I wanted to use the Gentle Waves background stamp, but I didn't have it when I made this card so I improvised. I have since rectified that situation but I haven't re-made the card yet. Gentle Waves is also on the retiring list.

This is a simple card made with the Seas the Day stamp set. I didn't use the dies from the bundle. The sentiment is mounted on circles from the Layered Circles dies. I used blender brushes to create the background and then stamped the sea creatures and seaweed right on top.

If you love ocean themes stamps and dies, be sure to get this bundle and the Gentle Waves background before they are gone. And check back tomorrow for a couple more cards made with Seas the Day.

Tidings and Trimmings Wreath

I know Christmas is over, but I wanted to share this idea using the Tidings and Trimmings Bundle.

You could use a different word under the wreath and use this card throughout the winter.

I used the Layering Circle Framelits to make the wreath base. I used two sizes so that I ended up with an open circle. Then I cut out lots of leaves and layered them on the wreath base. Lastly, I added the sprigs, berries, and bow. This was layered on a 4" x 5.25" piece of wood-grain Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the In Good Taste DSP pack. If you don't have this DSP yet, I highly recommend it. It has a great variety of patterns that I have found super useful. Plus, it's a quite a value at 24 sheets for only $21.00.

Here's how I finished off the inside. Of course, you'd want a different sentiment if you are using it as a winter card. Or, during the slower winter months, maybe you'll want to get a jumpstart on next year's Christmas cards.

 

You still have a few days to get the Tidings and Trimmings bundle before it retires on January 3rd.

NC Stampin' Up! Demos July Blog Hop

Welcome to the July NC Stampin' Up! Demos Blog Hop where we are celebrating all things summer. If you are following through the hop, you just saw the fantastic summery project by Laurie Meier. 

For today's post I made a shaker card featuring the Whale Done bundle which includes the Whale Done stamp set and Whale Builder punch.

I couldn't seem to get a good picture without any glare. I'm sorry about that. Here's a close up that might help you get a better idea what inside the circle looks like. There are lots more sequins, but they are pooled at the bottom and hidden by the whale and seaweed. You also can see the details of the Seabed embossing folder better in this picture.

I had a few issues with the shaker part and I'm going to share because maybe my experience will help you. I was out of Foam Adhesive sheets and tried to make due with what I have. Sequins have already fallen out despite the fact it seemed like I had a good seal. I am definitely waiting until I order new Foam Adhesive sheets before making another shaker card. It is so much easier and effective to just cut use my Layering Circles dies to cut a ring from the Foam Adhesive Sheet. Also be sure to use the Window Sheets. They are much easier to work with and give a better seal than other things you might think about substituting.

Here's how I finished the inside of the card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Whale Done

Punch: Whale Builder

Embossing Folder: Seabed

Dies: Layering Circles

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Pretty Peacock, Sahara Sand, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede

Embellishments: Sequins

Thank you for checking out this month's blog hop. Next up is Nedine DuPree who I am sure will have a wonderful project for you. Enjoy the rest of the blog hop and the rest of your summer!

This month's blog hop participants:

Jo Anne Hewins 
Tina Lesson
Tracie Evans Langley 
Toni Campana  
Amy Kinler
Ariel Matera
Laurie Meier 
Sue Root - you are here
Nedine DuPree

Hugs!

Here's a quick card I made using the Lovely Inside & Out stamp set and
Lovely Words thinlits. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Lovely Inside & Out 

Cardstock:  Basic Black and Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP):  Fresh Florals DSP stack. 

Baker's Twine:  Solid Whisper White Solid 

Big Shot:  Lovely Words Thinlits and Layering Circle Framelits

Peace On Earth

Merry Christmas everyone!

Here are two variations of the same card, using the Carols Of Christmas stamp set and Card Front Builder Thinlits. The message is one that shows up at Christmas but in truth should be at the forefront year-round.

 We made this first card in stamp club a couple months ago. If you'd like to learn make cards like this and other great projects, as well as fun techniques and fancy folds, consider joining my Stamp Club. A new round  is starting in January. Contact me to get more information or to sign up. Details are also available here.

  I made this next card as part of a shoebox swap at a demo event earlier this year. I think I used it for inspiration for the card I designed for club but that was so long ago, I don't quite remember. There's been a lot of stamping going on since then!

I like the darker colors of the card I designed but I also think the snow and the sparkle from the Silver Glimmer Paper are nice. It's interesting to me how cards can be very similar in design but have a different feel based on the papers used.

The Card Front Builder Thinlits and Carols of Christmas stamp set are retiring when the Holiday Catalog ends on January 2, 2018, so be sure to get them before they are gone. The retiring list can be found here.

Colorful Seasons Fall Card

Here's another card featuring beautiful, colorful leaves. This time the leaves are stamped instead of die cut. The stripe across the front is cardstock that has been scored along every line on the Simply Scored. The lighter colored leaves were created by stamping off, which basically means stamping a second time before re-inking.

Here's the inside of the card:

 

 Supplies:

Stamps: Colorful Seasons

Ink:  Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Big Shot: Layering Circle Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits

Tool: Simply Scored

Eastern Medallions Sunflower

I love this sunflower made with the Eastern Medallions Thinlits. I've seen the idea on Pinterest and in my online demo groups. You may have, too. This is my take on the idea.

The sentiment and corner images are from the Eastern Beauty.

The petals are Crushed Curry, 2 pieces offset from one another. I came up with the idea for the center myself (disclaimer: that's not to say someone else didn't, too, but I haven't seen it). I cut Soft Suede cardstock with a scalloped framelit from the Layering Circle Framelits. Then I used the stylus from my Simply Scored board to stipple it. Using a sponge dauber, I lightly applied Early Espresso ink. Hopefully it looks like the seeds that are on the center part of a sunflower. What do you think? Did I succeed? Leave a comment and let me know.

Edit: Here's how I did the inside - a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the same two stamps in the corner as on the front. Simple, but it's a nice touch to finish off the card.