Sweet Ice Cream for PP530

Happy Sunday! 

Time for a new creative challenge over at The Paper Players! 

This week, the always fabulous Ann is hosting our monthly Sketch Challenge.

It’s so great to be back after a taking last week off from The Paper Players. We had a crazy winter storm here in Texas starting February 14th that brought snow, freezing temps along with lengthy power and water outages. We lost power for about 4 days and everything was a still a bit unsettled last weekend. I’m mostly caught up and things are finally back to “normal” here again, although I’m worried many of the trees in our yard will not bounce back. :( 

I’ve mentioned before that Sketch Challenges are my FAVORITE! To get started, I look at the layout then I look through my stamp sets and one or two usually jump out at me. I needed a birthday card and the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and coordinating Ice Cream Builder Punch were perfect for this sketch! Why not "Treat Yourself” to a triple scoop to celebrate your special day, right? 

*I’ve listed all of the measurements and details for my card below and there is a full supply list at the very end of this post.

I really wanted to add some extra pattern to the card to play off the sprinkles on the ice cream. (Side Note: I REALLY wish we had a polka dot embossing folder.) Then I remembered the Pattern Party Decorative Masks! They are essentially stencils that add a fun pop of pattern using ink, embossing paste and even shimmer paint. I need to remember to use them more often! There are four different patterns in this set and my favorite has to be these playful polka dots. I used one of the new Blending Brushes to add some ink and then embossed the cardstock for a little pop of texture. 

Card Measurements and Details: 

• Pool Party Cardstock - 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” 
• Blackberry Bliss Cardstock - 4” x 5-1/4” 
• Petal Pink Cardstock - 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”, add polka dots using Blending Brushes / Petal Pink ink and emboss using Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
• Ice Cream Shop Designer Series Paper - 3” x 4-1/4” 
• Basic White Cardstock - scraps for stamping and punching ice cream cone and scoops
• Ice Cream Scoop Colors: Purple Posy scoop / Blackberry Bliss sprinkles, Pool Party scoop / Bermuda Bay sprinkles and Petal Pink scoop / Terracotta Tile sprinkles (Note: if you don’t have Purple Posy ink (as it is currently unavailable) - use either a Purple Posy Stampin’ Write Marker or Highland Heather ink stamped-off once as an alternative)
• Ice Cream Cones - stamp solid image in Cinnamon Cider Ink stamped-off once, then stamp the waffle cone detail in Cinnamon Cider Ink full-strength
• Basic White Cardstock - scrap to stamp sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink and die cut using frame from Hippo & Friends Dies
• Pool Party Sheer Ribbon and Champagne Rhinestones
• Basic White Cardstock (inside card) - 4” x 5-1/4”, stamp sentiments in Blackberry Bliss ink
• Ice Cream Shop Designer Series Paper (inside card) - 4” x 1/2” 

Finally a peek inside the card! I simply added another strip of DSP and stamped some fun polka dots and a coordinating sentiment. I love, love, LOVE the font in this stamp set. Such a fun and happy card to celebrate a birthday! 

I hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share your project for our Sketch Challenge. We’d love to see what you come up with! You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday March 5th, 2021. 

Be sure to stop by and say hello to The Paper Players Design Team:  

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James 

Laurie Schmidt

Anne Marie Hile (that’s me!) 

Ann Schach 

Nancy Leppek

Debbie Crowley

Amanda Mertz

 

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. 

The current Host Code is: W2ZUFQHP

Also, If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using the above host code, you will also receive a gift from me: a FREE Exclusive Project Tutorial PDF, see the sneak peek below. Each month, I partner with an amazingly talented group of demonstrators from around the world to create these project tutorials. This month's tutorial features 12 awesome project ideas to inspire your creativity! 

If your order is over $150, please do NOT use the host code. You will still receive the PDF tutorial along with an additional free gift from me. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. 
Have a HAPPY day today! 

-Anne Marie

Product List 

Sweet Ice Cream Bundle [156244]	Sweet Ice Cream Photopolymer Stamp Set [154456]	Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch [154241]	Hippo & Friends Dies [153585]	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775]
Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [152462]	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193]	Basic Pattern Decorative Masks [150697]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092]
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107]	Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad [150086]	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108]	Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad [153114]
Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Trimmer [152392]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Darling Donkeys for Facebook Live

Hello everyone! For my Sunday Funday Facebook Live video yesterday, I created two cards using the Darling Donkeys stamp set which is a set that can be earned with a qualifying order now through 2/28 during Stampin’ Up!® Sale-A-Bration. 

Please join me over on on my *Stampin’ Anne Facebook Page*, where do Live videos sharing fun Stampin’ Up!® projects. My set time for Facebook Live is Friday at 4:00pm CST, however I have been trying to pop on more often. Be sure to “Like” and “Follow” my Facebook Page so you get the notifications. If you can’t make it Live, you can always watch the replay. Also, I’d like to invite you to join my Stampin’ Anne Facebook Group for more updates, promotions, upcoming classes and exclusive projects. Everyone is welcome!

*To check out the video for how this card was made, click here: Darling Donkeys Facebook Live. 

This stamp set is so ADORABLE! Those little donkeys have the sweetest little faces. In addition to this stamp set, I also used two other products that can also be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration: the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper and the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper. I just love how all of the Sale-A-Bration products can work together to create fun projects. 

Time is running out though…Sale-A-Bration comes to an end on 2/28! 

All of the measurements for my project are listed below and there is a full supply list at the very end of this blog post.

Card Measurements and Details:

• Gray Granite Card Base: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” 
• Basic White Cardstock: 5-1/4” x 4” 
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock: 5-1/8” x 3-7/8”, emboss using Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
• Basic White Cardstock: 4-5/8” x 3-3/8” 
• Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (SAB, green polka dot pattern): 4-1/2” x 3-1/4” 
• Basic White Cardstock: die cut the largest oval from Stitched Shapes Dies, stamp image and sentiment and color with Stampin’ Blends
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock: 1-1/4” x 5/8”, stamp sentiment in black ink
• Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding and Opal Rounds
• Basic White Cardstock (inside card): 5-1/4” x 4” 
• Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (SAB, inside card): 3/4” x 4"

Here is a little peek inside the card! I added a stamped sentiment and some little Granny Apple Green “stars”. The little donkeys are so stinking cute, I couldn’t resist adding another one inside the card. 

My second card paired-up those sweet donkeys with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper which in another item that can be earned for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. This is a really simple layout that showcases the beautiful patterns but of course, the cutie-patootie donkey steals the show! 

Card Measurements and Details: 

• Basic Black Card Base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” 
• Real Red Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4” 
• Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (SAB,  polka dot pattern): 3-7/8” x 5-1/8” 
• Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (SAB, floral pattern): 2-1/4” x 5-1/8” 
• Basic White Cardstock: die cut the largest circle from Stitched Shapes Dies, stamp image and sentiment and color with Stampin’ Blends
• Basic Rhinestones, colored with Dark Real Red Stampin’ Blends marker
• Note: Red Braided Linen Trim is retired
• Basic White Cardstock (inside card): 4” x 5-1/4” 
• Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (SAB, floral pattern): 3/4” x 5-1/4"

Here is a look inside the card. I dressed it up with some extra DSP a coordinating sentiment and yup, another donkey. Super cute, right? 

***Again, you can check out my Facebook Live video to see how these cards came together: Darling Donkeys Facebook Live. 

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. 

The current Host Code is: VEGWJEMQ

Also, If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using the above host code, you will also receive a gift from me: a FREE Exclusive Project Tutorial PDF, see the sneak peek below. Each month, I partner with an amazingly talented group of demonstrators from around the world to create these project tutorials. This month's tutorial features 13 awesome project ideas to inspire your creativity! It’s also Sale-A-Bration right now, so you will also receive free product from Stampin’ Up!® with your over $50 order. Whoo hoo! 

If your order is over $150, please do NOT use the host code. You will still receive the PDF tutorial along with an additional free gift from me. 

Also, if your order / wish list is over $100, please consider the BEST deal: The Starter Kit! Not only do you get $125 in products of your choice for only $99 (plus tax), you also receive FREE shipping...plus an awesome bonus deal in January and February. Right now, you can get 5 packs of brand new Designer Series Paper included in your Starter Kit. This is an added $57.50 value and that’s HUGE! This DSP will be officially released in the upcoming 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, so you can get your hands on it first! 

I’d love to have you join my AMAZING team of stampers! Plus, it’s a great way to get your future Stampin’ Up!® products at a discount. Whoo hoo!  

You can get more information and sign up HERE. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions at all: annemariehile@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for stopping by. 
Have a HAPPY day today! 

-Anne Marie

Note: The following products can be earned for FREE with every $50 you order during Sale-A-Bration, which runs through 2/28/21

• Darling Donkeys Stamp Set
• Oh So Ombre 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper 
• Flower & Field 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper 

Product List

Darling Donkeys Cling Stamp Set [155264]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718]	Oh So Ombre 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155225]	Flower & Field 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155223]
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Opal Rounds [154289]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]	Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]	Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153106]
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893]	Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154922]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]