Stampin' Anne: Favorites - February 2020 Stampin’ Friends Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin' Friends Blog Hop! We share on the third Thursday of every month with fun projects from all around the world! If you are following the hop, you arrived here from Kim’s blog. Welcome! This month our theme is “Favorites".

My projects this month include quite a few of my favorite things: the Under My Umbrella stamp set / punch, the Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper, happy colors and of course, sparkle.

If you have ever visited me in the past, you would know that bright and cheery colors make me SO happy! I’ve been obsessed with the Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper for this reason. This paper coordinates with 4 different punches and also features some awesome patterns on the opposite side, like those raindrops. That rainbow stripe pattern just makes me smile. I honestly wish I could buy that pattern in a "Costco-sized" pack. This paper is available this month, while supplies last.

I decided to create a little “scene” with the stamps and paper. The coordinating Umbrella Builder Punch cuts out the umbrellas and the handle. I “fussy-cut” the boots and the floral image. The cutting may not be “perfect” but once you put the elements together and pop them up on dimensionals, you can hardly notice it. I’ve included a full supply list below, along with the project measurements.

Card Measurements and Details:

Daffodil Delight Card Base - 4-1/4” x 11”, score at 5-1/2”
Balmy Blue Cardstock - 4” x 5-1/4”
Whisper White Cardstock - 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”, stamp sentiment in bottom right corner using Momento Ink
Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper (striped pattern)- 1-1/4” x 5-1/8”
Blushing Bride Cardstock - die cut 3” scalloped circle from Layering Circles Dies and punch one heart from Dog Builder Punch
Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper (raindrop pattern) - die cut 2-7/8” circle from Layering Circles Dies
Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper (umbrella pattern) - punch one umbrella from paper using Umbrella Builder Punch
Whisper White Cardstock - scrap to stamp one pair of boots and one floral image, color with Stampin’ Blends (colors listed at the end of this post) and cut out using scissors
Add Silver Thread, Baker’s Twine and Wink of Stella (heart, flowers and trim on boots) to accent card
Whisper White Cardstock (inside card) - 4” x 5-1/4”
Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper (inside card) - 1” x 5-1/4”

My coordinating project is a little box that fits a hand cream from Bath and Body Works. This is a really easy box to create. I originally got the idea from Ronda Wade a few years ago. (I’m actually headed to a retreat later today and will have a chance to visit with Ronda, which is super exciting!) It wasn’t a box specifically designed for these hand creams, but they fit well. I didn’t go crazy with a lot of bells and whistles on the box. I simply popped on a decorated tag and called it good. I fussy cut those little flowers again (*gasp*) and I think they add a fun detail along with that punched umbrella from the DSP.

Hand Cream Box Measurements and Details:

Daffodil Delight Cardstock - 6” x 6”
Score one side at 1-1/4”, 2-1/2”, 3-3/4” and 5”
Flip and score at 1-1/4” (this will be the bottom of the box)
Trim as shown in the photo below

Fold box together and adhere side flap and bottom tabs with Liquid Glue or Tear & Tape
At the top of the box, fold it flat, as shown in the photo below, then using a small hole punch, punch two holes and then tie two pieces of baker’s twine in a bow to close the box

Whisper White Cardstock - die cut 3-1/8” stitched rectangle from Stitched So Sweetly Dies, stamp sentiment in Momento Ink
Whisper White Cardstock - stamp one umbrella handle in Momento Ink and punch using Umbrella Builder Punch
Whisper White Cardstock - stamp one floral image, color using Stamping Blends and cut out using scissors
Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper (striped pattern) - stamp one umbrella image in Momento ink and punch using Umbrella Builder Punch
Add Wink of Stella to accent images along with rhinestones for aded sparkle

Here is a peek inside the card. I added a little pop of the DSP along with a floral image colored with Stampin’ Blends allowing plenty of room for a handwritten message to the recipient.

Thanks for hopping along with the Stampin’ Friends Blog Hop! From here, you will head on over to visit Cheryl Taylor. Have fun visiting everyone on the hop! We all hope you enjoy the creative inspiration. Please leave a comment to say hello today so I know you stopped by. Happy Hopping!

February 2020 Stampin’ Friends Blog Hop:

Thanks for stopping by today! All of the products that I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store.

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-Anne Marie

Product List

Under My Umbrella Bundle (English) [153786]	Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151518]	Umbrella Builder Punch [151293]	Dog Builder Punch [148543]	Layering Circles Dies [151770]
Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]	Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper [153558]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine [124262]	Silver Metallic Thread [138402]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603]	Balmy Blue Light Stampin' Blends Marker [148540]	Granny Apple Green Light Stampin' Blends Marker [146876]	Flirty Flamingo Light Stampin' Blends Marker [147031]	Mango Melody Dark Stampin' Blends [147944]
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601]	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Snail Adhesive [104332]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]