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]

CASE the Catalog: Art Gallery for Facebook Live

Hello everyone! Yesterday, I did a Facebook Live video sharing a card using a sneak peek of the new Art Gallery Bundle, which will be available on January 5th in the Stampin’ Up!® January-June Mini Catalog. 

Please join me over on on my *Stampin’ Anne Facebook Page*, where do Live videos sharing some 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: Art Gallery CASE the Catalog Facebook Live. I’ve also listed the measurements below!

When I get new products, I like to use the project samples in the catalog as a starting point for creative inspiration. There are SO many awesome ideas in the catalog and it’s a fun way to dig into those new products and start using them. 

This card is a CASE of a card featured in the new Mini Catalog. So, what does CASE-ing mean? I’ve heard it described two different ways: “Copy-and-Share-Everything” or “Copy-and-Selectively-Edit”. Personaly, I like the second term a little better, because I usually find that I never truly CASE a card EXACTLY. I did add a few more layers and some extra details to it because that’s how I roll. Haha! I did stick with the gorgeous color combo featured in the catalog, which completely made me fall in love with purple. I’ve never really been a “purple fan”, but this card changed that for sure. Now, I’m Team Purple ALL the way!  

 

Color Combo: 

Gorgeous Grape

Highland Heather

Purple Posy

Granny Apple Green

Card Measurements and Details: 

• Gorgeous Grape Card Base: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” 
• Whisper White Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4” 
• Purple Posy Cardstock: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”, sponge Highland Heather ink over polka dot Decorative Mask using Sponge Dauber and emboss using Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
• Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper: 1-1/2” x 5-1/8” 
• Whisper White Cardstock: scraps for stamping and die cutting (sentiment stamped in Gorgeous Grape Ink, 3 sets of flowers in Highland Heather / Gorgeous Grape Ink and three sets of leaves in Granny Apple Green Ink)
• Purple Tri-Color Ribbon and Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Whisper White Cardstock (inside card): 4” x 5-1/4” 
• Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper (inside card): 3/4” x 5-1/4” 

Finally, a peek inside the card. I simply added another strip of the Designer Series Paper and a stamped flower. Initially, I was going to add a stamped birthday sentiment, but decided to just leave it blank for a handwritten note. 

Once again, you can check out the video for these cards by clicking here: Art Gallery CASE the Catalog Facebook Live.

I will also be doing another Facebook Live on Friday January 1st, 2021 at 4:00pm CST but do plan to do another Live between now and then. So, please “like” and “follow” my Facebook Page to stay updated. I hope you can join me! 

Thanks so much for visiting 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: HYJQUM94

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! 

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 will be available starting January 5, 2021 in the NEW January-June Mini Catalog:

• #156227 Art Gallery Bundle (stamp and dies together)
• #154421 Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set
• #154316 Floral Gallery Dies

Product List

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775]	Basic Pattern Decorative Masks [150697]	Playing With Patterns 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152490]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150881]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Purple 3/8" (1 Cm) Tricolor Ribbon [149708]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Sponge Daubers [133773]
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]