Sunday, September 26, 2021

Shaded Summer for PP560

Happy Sunday, friends!
Time for a new creative challenge over at The Paper Players
This week, the lovely Joanne is hosting a fun Sketch Challenge.
As soon as I saw this sketch, I couldn’t WAIT to create with it! It’s no secret that sketch challenges are my favorite, especially when there is a repeating element. I have my little “crafty quirks” and anything repeated in an odd number just makes me happy. I’m weird, I know. Haha! 

For my card, I decided to use a new (to me) stamp and die set. The Shaded Summer stamp set is featured in the Stampin’ Up!® Annual Catalog is features beautiful floral images and sentiment for all occasions. For a limited time during Sale-A-Bration, the coordinating Summer Shadows Dies can be earned for FREE with a $100 order. If you love the dies, don’t wait too long to order…Sale-A-Bration ends on September 30th

*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.
Color Combo:
I love how the dies can be layered together to create multidimensional flowers. I was trying to decide on a color combo and came upon the Black Glitter Paper in my paper stash. I’m never going to say no to sparkle, that’s for sure. 

Next, I had to pick a color combo. Admittedly, I’m a "pink girl” so I always tend to gravitate to that color. Polished Pink is one of my favorite pinks and looks really striking with a simple black and white color combo. I this this card would look great with many other colors, too. I’m already thinking about making a few more using Highland Heather or Coastal Cabana. I just don’t think you can go wrong with black and white with a pop of color! 
Edited to add: I actually DID make the cards in additional colors! This afternoon on my Facebook Live video I put it to a vote to make the card in either Highland Heather or Coastal Cabana. 
In the end, Highland Heather won, but after the video I couldn’t help but make one more card in Coastal Cabana just to see how it turned out. Which color is your favorite?  

Card Measurements & Details: 
  • Polished Pink Card Base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2"
  • Basic White Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4”
  • Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (host exclusive): 3-7/8” x 5-1/8” 
  • Basic Black Cardstock: 3/4” x 5-1/8” 
  • Black Glimmer Paper: 1/2” x 5-1/8”, die cut using the scallop from the Penned Flowers Dies
  • Basic White Cardstock: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2” (3 pieces)
  • Basic White Cardstock: 1-1/2” x 5/8”, stamp sentiment in Polished Pink ink, banner cut the left side using the Tailored tag Punch and add a rhinestone, as shown
  • Polished Pink, Granny Apple Green and Black Glitter Paper: scraps to die cut three flowers and three leaves
  • Basic White Cardstock (inside card): 4” x 5-1/4”, stamp sentiment in Polished Pink ink
  • Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (host exclusive): 3/4” x 5-1/4” 
Finally, a peek inside the card! I added a little strip of DSP, stamped a coordinating sentiment and added another layered leaf. I was originally thinking of using the leaf on the front of the card and didn’t want it to go to waste. I love how it adds a little pop of sparkle to the inside of the card! 

I hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share your project for our Sketch ChallengeWe’d love to see what you come up with! You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday October 1st, 2021

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

Anne Marie Hile (that’s me!) 

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: 
7
F3QM7CS

Sale-A-Bration is going on right now through September 30th, 2021 and you can earn free products for every $50 and $100 you order (before tax and shipping). If you love those Summer Shadows Dies that I used on today’s card, you can get them FREE with a $100 order! 

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 PDFsee 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

Please note, the following products are available only with qualifying orders: 
  • Summer Shadows Dies - can be earned for FREE with a minimum $100 order
  • Pattern Party Designer Series Paper - can be purchased with Host Rewards with a minimum $150 order
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Sunday, September 19, 2021

Gorgeous Leaves for PP559

Happy Sunday, friends!
Time for a new creative challenge over at The Paper Players
This week, Claire is hosting a Clean and Simple (CAS) Challenge.
If you have visited me before, you know that Clean-and-Simple week is always a challenge for me. For this “Fall Fun” challenge I was determined to get it right. I decided to use the Gorgeous Leaves stamp set along with the Intricate Leaves Dies to create my card. I also decided to use the Welcoming Woods stamp set for the sentiment because I just love the beautiful mix of fonts. Both stamp sets and the dies are available in the Stampin’ Up!® August - December Mini Catalog.   

*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.
Color Combo:
I decided to use an all white background for my card to really help make the leaves the star of the show. I started with a Thick Basic White card base, then added one more layer of Basic white with some texture using the Macrame 3D Embossing Folder. I felt like the texture really worked with the leaves but still kept the overall design clean. I added a popped-up die cut rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies as the background for the leaves. I just love how the dotted border adds subtle detail. These dies have quickly become one of my favorite sets! 

To add depth of color on the leaves, I started by inking up the entire leaf image in Bumblebee ink. Then, using Sponge Daubers, I added in some Pumpkin Pie ink just around the center of the leaves, then some Cajun Craze ink around the outer edges of the image. It added a nice gradient in color which made the leaves look a little more realistic.  

Card Measurements & Details: 
  • Thick Basic White Card Base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2"
  • Basic White Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4”, embossed using the Macrame 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White Cardstock: die cut the scalloped rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies
  • Basic White Cardstock: 3-3/4” x 1/2”, stamp sentiment from the Welcoming Woods Stamp set in Soft Suede ink
  • Basic White Cardstock: scrap to stamp and die cut three leaves using the Gorgeous eaves Bundle
  • Champagne Rhinestones and Simply Elegant Trim
I hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share your project for our Clean-and Simple (CAS) “Fall Fun" ChallengeWe’d love to see what you come up with! You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday September 24th, 2021

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

Anne Marie Hile (that’s me!) 

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: 
7
F3QM7CS

Sale-A-Bration is going on right now through September 30th, 2021 and you can earn free products for every $50 and $100 you order (before tax and shipping). 

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 PDFsee 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.

I also want to remind you about the Maker’s Mojo Creative Escape coming up on October 2nd. This is an all day virtual event loaded with creative inspiration and I’d love to have you join us. You can get all of the details about the event HERE. Early-registration is going on now through 9/22 and the final day to register is 9/30. 

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

-Anne Marie

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