Just Playing Around

I have been having a good time playing with some new supplies that I got.  The friday challenge from Max was a good start and then I just kept going.  I am excited to see that challenge get up and running and plan on me doing that each week. 

The card I am showing you today is fairly simple and was really fast to make.  It shows off two of the new In Colors: Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit.  Using the Mixed Bunch stamp set for the flower and the Distressed Dots background stamp it came together quite well.

The new firm foam ink pads are amazing for background stamps.  They ink up so nicely now.  I was hesitant to purchase the big stamps with the old pads because it was so hard to ink a huge stamp like that.  If you have ever used VersaMark Ink before....the new pads are just like that! Kind of sticky and puts ink on the stamp in a smooth motion rather than having to tap tap tap all the time in the same place for consistent coverage.  Plus, the new Stampin' Scrub makes it easier than ever to clean the large stamps too.  :) 

I used a little bit of Sticky Strip behind the ribbon to make it stay in place on the card.  The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  To get the depth on the flower I curled the petals of the bottom flower down using my bone folder and the petals of the top flower up also using my bone folder.

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Supplies Used:

• Ink: Midnight Muse (#126860), Summer Starfruit (#126991)
• Stamps: Mixed Bunch (clear #125537, wood #125535), Distressed Dots (#122815), Teeny Tiny Wishes (clear #127802, wood #115370)
• Paper: Whisper White (#100730)
• Accessories: Summer Starfruit Stitched Ribbon (#126846)
• Tools: Dimensionals (#104430), Glue Dots (#103683), Sticky Strip (#104294), Bone Folder (#102300), Blossom Punch (#125603), 3/4" Circle Punch (#119873)

Happy Stamping!

Martha

Mixed Bunch Leadership Sample

The card you see today is another Leadership sample that I created from Max's bag of goodies.  There is A LOT going on with this card, but I really like the way it turned out. 

It uses Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry.  The stamp set is Mixed Bunch and the matching Blossom Punch.  You can figure out the layers on your own...the problem is that the Rich Razzleberry and Poppy Parade flowers are from the same Blossom Builder Kit that is now retired.  I should have shown these samples last month!  lol  So improvise if you are trying to recreate this card.  The big label at the back is the shape of one of the labels from the chipboard medley kit.  I really wish they had that as a single die.  You have to trace around the chipboard and then cut it out. 

I am not going to list a bunch of supplies like normal because some of them are retired or retiring and already sold out.  So use this card as a layout card to recreate from.  :)

Happy Stamping!

Martha

Summer Smooches Birthday

This card is one that I made and gave to my cute downline for her birthday.  I am in love with the new Summer Smooches DSP.  The promotion in April allowed me to get some before the debut in the new catalog for June.  So, have no fear, you can get this paper when the new catalog starts June 1st.

I think the reason I like the paper so much is that it is bright and fun.  It does well for both male and female.  The flowers are made with the Mixed Bunches stamp set and the Blossom Punch.  I like the idea of a clean card and using Whisper White as a base, but it looks a littel too plain sometimes.  So, I added a second sheet of Whisper White with some dimensionals for some added effect. 

All supplies for this card can be purchased on my website here. You can order everything except the paper now.  The paper will be available again June 1st.

Supplies Used:

• Stamps: Friendly Phrases (clear #126151, wood #126149), Mixed Bunches (clear #125537, wood #125535)
• Paper: Summer Smooches DSP, Whisper White (#100730), Daffodil Delight (#119683), Lucky Limeade (#122926)
• Ink: Real Red (#103133), Daffodil Delight (#119667)
• Accessories: In Color Brads (#122940), Island Indigo Baker's Twine (#125575)
• Tools: Blossom Punch (#125603), Bird Builder Punch (#117191), 1" Circle Punch (#119868)

Happy Stamping!

Martha

Mixed Bunch Loveliness

I have been working on some samples from the Stampin' Up! Leadership retreat for my upline Max.  She had that opportunity to go, but hasn't been able to get to her make and take bag yet.  Thats okay with me!  That means that I get to do them and enjoy the time crafting...and we both reap the rewards from it.  :)

This card is made with the Mixed Bunches stamp set that was in the Occasion Mini Catalog this year.  Lucky for us....it is carrying over to the new catalog that will release on June 1st.  BUT, you can still order the stamp set and matching punch now before that catalog goes live.  Woo Hoo!

I love the bright colors and fun-ness of this card.  The original design had a little rectangular sentiment on it that said Thank You.  I didn't put it on there because I feel like this card could be used for a whole lot more and you can always add a sentiment right before you send it to fit your occasion.

The cute little ric rac peice was made using the Scallop Edge Punch.  I punched a peice out and then flipped the peice over to punch the other side off setting the scallops.  Cute right?!  The flower is also the Blossom Punch that matches the set and I just took some snips and cut into each petal to give it more flair.  The top flower with the yellow on it is, sadly, not available anymore but you could use another flower punch to get the same effect.

All supplies can be purchased via my online store at Here.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch (Clear #125537, Wood #125535)
Ink: Daffodil Delight (#119667), Poppy Parade (#119782), Wild Wasabi (#109014)
Paper: Daffodil Delight (#119683), Poppy Parade (sold out and retired), Whisper White (#100730), Wild Wasabi (#124303)
Accessories: Blossom Builders Kit (retired)
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch (#119882), Blossom Punch (#125603), Paper Snips (#103579), SNAIL (#104332), Dimensionals (#104430)

Happy Stamping!

Martha