Monday Montage: Nature's Sweetness Suite

I have totally enjoyed creating hand-stamped cards using the Nature's Sweetness Suite Collection. That full suite of products was shared in the January-April Mini Catalog. One bundle from the collection has been carried over in the new Annual Catalog which was just released a few days ago.

I had some fun layering shapes to set the stage for the focal elements of my card. The large almond leaves image was die cut from the Nature's Sweetness DSP. I colored it with Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam, and Petal Pink Stampin' Blends. I really like the simplicity of the knot tied in the center of the Faux Leather Trim.

While the stamps and ink pads were out I added a bit of imagery to the inside of my card. My ink colors are Wild Wheat and Petal Pink.

Thanks for hopping with us today. There is more to see. Click on over to Emily's blog and see what she has been creating.

Creation Station is "Up in the Air"

Every first Sunday of the month the Creation Station Design Team gets together to share some hand stamped projects. This month our theme is "Up in the Sky." With this theme we were given the freedom to make whatever we wanted so long as it featured something that is found in the sky. You can see I went with airplanes. I used the brand new Adventurous Sky Bundle to make a birthday card perfect for any of the men in my life. Newel's birthday is this month, maybe this will be for him ;0)

For this airplane card I used the following Stampin' Up! products

• Adventurous Sky Bundle, stamp and dies
• Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder
• Classic Stampin' Pads: Basic Gray, Balmy Blue
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
• Stampin' Blends: Pecan Pie, Wild Wheat, Gray Granite, Pebbled Path
• Water Painter
• Cardstocks: Basic Gray, Basic White, Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate
• Small Blending Brush

I've enjoyed you stopping by today for our Creation Station Blog Hop. Next up in our hop is one amazing stamper. Click on over to Teri West at Alaska Stamper and give her a visit.

TGIF471 Layers of Beauty

How about a color challenge to motivate your paper crafting for today? Our latest challenge at #TGIF471 is a mix of Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Lost Lagoon. I made my card in about 15 minutes. That's right 15 minutes. It's all because of the amazing new hybrid bundle called Layers of Beauty.

StudioINKspots Country Woods Stamp Camp

June 21, 27-29

Four days of stampin' fun!

Pre-camp events include:

• Monday 6/17 - Online in StudioINKspots Country Woods Face Book Group
• Invites sent to all campers for StudioINKspots Country Woods FB Group
• Mystery Stampin’ starts at 12:00 noon mountain time
• Tuesday 6/18 - Online in StudioINKspots Country Woods FB Group
• Card making challenge #1 - Color
• Wednesday 6/19 - Online in StudioINKspots Country Woods FB Group
• Chance Stampin' starts at 12:00 noon mountain time
• Thursday 6/20 - Online in StudioINKspots Country Woods FB Group

• Card making challenge #2 - Sketch

Camp events include:

• Friday Night 6/21 - Online Zoom Event 
• Garage Sale of Stamps a FB Live Event @ 6:00 p.m. mountain time
• "Summer Stampin' Soiree" themed evening of fun! Starts @ 7:30 p.m. mountain time
• Mega Stampin' Presentation #1
• Games. fun, and prizes for Soiree attendees
• This evening will be recorded

• Thursday 6/27 - Online Zoom Event 
• Online event starts at 6:00 p.m. MST (full session will be recorded)
• Country Woods Workshop #1 "Friendship, Flowers, & Fun Folds"
• Virtual Stampin' Presentation #2

• Friday 6/28 - Online Zoom Event
• Online event starts at 6:00 p.m. MST (full session will be recorded)
• Virtual Stampin' Presentation #3
• Country Woods Workshop #2 "Notably Noteworthy Projects"
• Saturday 6/29 - Online Zoom Event
• Online event starts at 10:00 a.m. MST (full session will be recorded)
• Country Woods Workshop #3 “Like a Million Bucks”
• Virtual Stampin' Presentation #4
• Lunch break 1 1/2 hours
• Online swap and share (full session will be recorded)
• Country Woods Workshop #4 “Country Clean & Simple” 

REGISTRATION OPEN from May 2 - June 14

Option #1: $205 - Everything Included Kit (the BEST deal)

• Country Flowers Stamp Set and Dies Bundle (pg. 50 in the Annual Catalog)
• Country Birdhouse Stamp Set
• All four Country Woods Stamp Camp Workshop Packets
• SWAG! Stuff We All Get to stamp with ($45+ of catalog merchandise and more)
• StudioINKspots Country Woods Facebook Private Group Invitation
• Summer Stampin' Soiree entry 6/21 and eligibility for prizes
• FREE Full Flowering Ephemera Pack
• FREE July's (7/11) #useitup! Class Kit Packet
• FREE July's (7/25) Technique Time! Stamp Class Kit
• Includes Precut Country Birdhouse Die Cuts
• Includes USPS Priority shipping

Option #2: $127 - Everything but the stamps and dies

• All four Country Woods Stamp Camp Workshop Packets
• Stuff We All Get to stamp with ($45+ of catalog merchandise and more)
• StudioINKspots Country Woods Facebook Private Group Invitation
• Summer Stampin' Soiree entry 6/21 and eligibility for prizes
• FREE July's (7/11) #useitup! Class Kit Packet
• Includes USPS Priority shipping

Option #3: $87 - Packets & Papers Only

• StudioINKspots Country Woods Facebook Private Group Invitation
• Summer Stampin' Soiree entry 6/21 and eligibility for prizes
• All four Country Woods Stamp Camp Worksop Packets
• Invitation to attend all live Zoom events which include game night, four presentations, four stamp sessions, mystery stampin', chance stampin', and virtual card swap and share
• DOES NOT include stamps, dies, embellishments, ribbons, or swag
• Includes USPS Priority shipping

Option #4: $39

• StudioINKspots Country Woods Facebook Private Group Invitation
• A complete supply list will be sent 6/10
• Measurement and Cutting Sheets PDF sent by 6/24
• Invitation to attend all live Zoom events which includes the soiree, four presentations, four stamp sessions, mystery stampin', chance stampin', and virtual card swap and share
• DOES NOT include stamps, dies, DSP, swag, or packets for stamp sessions
• Not eligible for game night prizes BUT if you're a winner of a game you will eligible for redeeming prizes for future Technique Time! PDFs (returning to this camp!)

To maintain the "artfully avid" style of this camp spaces are limited, so register ASAP.

It's easy to register.  Select an option and then click "Buy Now."  Registration runs from 5/2 through 6/14; option #4 will not have a cut off date.

Once registered you will receive an email of confirmation which will include further details.

Use the Paypal button to register,

click on the arrows to select your option

Choose Your Option

Option 1 $205.00 USD Option 2 $127.00 USD Option 3 $87.00 USD Option 4 $39.00 USD

Register for May's Online Stamp Class

In this post you will find all the information you need to register for my May stamp class. I call my class Technique Time! and if you love to make pretty things this is a class just for you.

May's stamp class will feature the Frames and Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Annual Catalog. You can see these beautiful papers on page 29 or visit my Online Shop. 

For this class you bring the stamps, dies, masks, and inks and I'll provide everything else in a kit that I'll mail directly to you. Also make note that for those outside of the US an online version is available.

There are two options to choose from: a fully packed kit shipped to your door OR online access to a PDF. Register while supplies last as class kits will be limited.

This online class will be recorded for replay. 

We'll be creating five projects; two clean and simple cards and three artfully avid style projects. These will include great layers, detailed focal elements, clever cuts, stamped inside designs, and folds along with finishing touches that every paper crafter loves.

Class kits will include a full pack of Frames and Flowers Specialty DSP, precut and scored cardstock card bases; a variety of Stampin' Up! ribbons and embellishments; and precut cardstock pieces to complete each project. 

Registration open from now to 5/17 or until kits are sold out.

All kits will be mailed 5/18.

Use the button below to reserve your spot.

Option 1 - Full Kit $35 (available in the US only)

• Fully loaded class kit packet
• Access to the FB Live class/replay on 5/23
• Invitation to the 5/24 Zoom gathering/class
• Membership to SeeingINKspots Backstage Pass
• video recordings of this class & many more past classes
• full array of photos for this class & many more past classes
• First class shipping, kits ship 5/18

Option 2 - Online Access $16

• A PDF of the cutting measurements for the three projects
• Access to the FB Live class/replay on 5/23
• Invitation to the 5/24 Zoom gathering/class
• Six-month membership to SeeingINKspots Backstage Pass
• video recording of this class & many more past classes
• full array of photos for this class & many more past classes

Use the button below to register for class:

Frames & Flowers Technique Time! Stamp Class

Option 1 $35.00 USD Option 2 $16.00 USD

Artisan Post #8 - Cake Fancy

This post includes the photos and steps for the project I created for my first Tuesday Tip of the 2024 Artisan year. I used the Cake Fancy Stamp Set and Stampin' Blends along with the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder Die.

TIP: Create seamless ombre effects and custom colored Linen Thread with Stampin’ Blends.

Step 1. Select three to four Stampin’ Blends to create a perfectly blended ombre of color. First, with the darkest color gently touch the bullet tip to the bottom of each letter. Second, with the medium color draw the blend over the first color and pull/blend the two colors upward. Repeat with the lightest color drawing further up each letter and allow the colors to blend.

Step 2. Use a Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to finish the the smooth blend of color. Paint with upward stokes in the same direction of the ombre.

Step 3. Tack down the end of Linen Thread then color with the brush marker end of a Stampin’ Blend.

Filled with Fun for Monday Montage

I have some sweet stampin' to share with you. I made this cute spring themed happiness card using the Filled with Fun Bundle. These stamps and dies are a part of the Online Exclusives offer by Stampin' Up!.

I selected my color palette from the stripes of the panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP. The wagon is Fresh Freesia, the balloons are Crushed Curry, stamped off/second generation, the flower stems and leaves are Old Olive, the card base is Bubble Bath, and all the other images are Night of Navy.

Are you in the mood for more stampin'spiration? Well good, because next in our hop is Emily. She has some good ol' paper crafting fun for you.

Artisan Post #7 - Comforting Thoughts

There are four Groups in this year's Artisan Design Team. I am in Group Three along with four others. Our projects most typically post on the third Friday of each month. For April our assignment was to create two cards that would feature the Comforting Thoughts Stamp Set and the Dazzling Droplets Stamp. Both stamp sets are part of the Stampin' Up! Online Exclusives.

The wreath pieces that encircle the Comforting Thoughts greetings are from the Lifetime of Love Dies. I used Blackberry Bliss, Moody Mauve, Bubble Bath, Basic White, and hand-painted Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper. I created a wash of color using all the same colors on the Watercolor Paper to die cut all the flowers.

I combined two of the Comforting Thoughts greetings to give the salutation more impact. I stamped both with Blackberry Bliss and offset them to best fill the inside of the wreath.

In a style true to me, I finished this card with Wink of Stella splatters, Iridescent Foil Gems, and colored Linen Thread. I used a Berry Burst Stampin' Blend to create a custom color Linen Thread. It's such and easy way to make the thread match your projects--try it.

For my second card I used the Lifetime of Love stamps to highlight the Comforting Thoughts greetings. What's fun for this card is the background. I stamped and heat embossed the Drizzling Droplets background stamp on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper. Then I painted a wash of Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, and Blackberry Bliss over all the embossed "droplets." With each color I painted less and less so there would be a variety of color levels.

I used one image for the three greetings on this card. For each saying I masked off the other two with tape and stamped them. then I die cut each with a rectangle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. The flower images and die cuts all come from the Lifetime of Love Bundle. For these flowers I used Stampin' Blends to color them. I wish you could see the beauty of these in real life they are striking.

#TGIF469 Is About Butterflies

#TGIF469 is all about butterflies. We are using the inspiration graphic below for this week's challenge. Maybe the butterfly color inspire you or maybe you have some butterfly stamps and dies. I don't have any! But I do have the Sweet Thoughts Memories and More Card Pack and the coordinating Sweet Thoughts Memories and More Cards and Envelopes. 

For my card I used the two Sweet Thoughts products and the Everyday Essentials Dies. I die cut a rectangle and a circle from one of the cards from the pack to layer behind the big butterfly. The big butterfly is a die cut cardstock sticker. I used an Embossing Buddy to remove the stickiness and then used Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to attach the body/center of the butterfly to the card. I bent the wings upward to give them the look of being in flight. 

Stamp, Cut Apart, Rearrange, Mount

I enjoy creating cards that include a simple technique that I call "stamp, cut apart, then rearrange;" it's just that easy. For this card I mounted my floral elements on a panel of embossed Basic White Cardstock with Stampin' Dimensionals. I stamped with the Enduring Beauty Hybrid Bundle along with Blackberry Bliss, Petunia Pop, and Old Olive Ink Pads.

Nature's Sweetness Suite is Sweet

I love the Nature's Sweetness Suite Collection! I designed this fancy trim-fold card for my Technique Time! Stamp Class last month. The colors are a fantastic mix of neutrals with subtle inviting tones. I mixed Pecan Pie and Pebbled Path with Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, and Lost Lagoon.

The Suite includes two stamp and die bundles along with specialty dip, Adhesive Backed Cork Rounds, and Faux Leather Trim. The DSP is called Nature's Sweetness and the two bundles are called Notes of Nature and Lovely & Sweet. I have to say that the dies in both bundles are off the charts fabulous! And, the stamps combined from both bundles are perfect for stamping great focal points and collage style backgrounds.

Here's a look at what I call "second card." I like making cards that include multiple folds to allow for more  stampin' aka "second card." This second card features one of the pieces of Nature's Sweetness DSP.

The inside of the card includes some collage style stampin' to add a bit of decor inside to balance with all the other stamped, die cut elements, and embellishments.

Well, that's what I have for this installment of Monday Montage! Thanks for stopping by. Next up is the fabulous Emily! Let's go take a look at what she has been up to.