Picture Perfect - WWYS 69

June 20, 2016

It's full on summer. We spent the day at the beach yesterday for Father's day. It was so nice and relaxing. YEAH!!! In honor of summer, beaches and all things happy and sunny here is a nautically inspired card using the starfish image from Picture Perfect. You guessed it, Picture Perfect is this week's What Will You Stamp challenge set.

I wasn't really sure what direction to take this card when I started but I am please with how it turned out. I'm itching to use new catalog sets so I paired Picture Perfect with the new Thoughtful Banners stamp and Duet Banner punch. Bright, simple and sunny. The little bits of copper glimmer you see are from the Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape! Love it.

The pop of dark blue is the new Incolor Dapper Denim. Another LOVE IT.

Play along with us and check out the more great projects using Picture Perfect on the What Will You Stamp blog. Thanks for stopping by!.

Product List

Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140520]

$27.00

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Bundle

[142330]

$35.00

Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[140517]

$20.00

Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape

[141635]

$8.00

Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine

[141688]

$3.50

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[126976]

$6.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[126944]

$6.50

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

[141394]

$6.50

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141414]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$8.50

Greatest Greetings - WWYS 68

June 13, 2016

You've got to love a good timeless greetings set. Greatest Greetings is just that, and it is the stamp set for this week's What Will You stamp challenge. This set works well with just about any image stamp set. I've paired it with the new Swirly Bird Stamp set & Thinletsfrom the Stampin' Up! catalog.

The primary color on this card is Sweet Sugarplum, a new SU InColor. This color is growing on me but I'm not sure I love it yet. Maybe it's just bad memories from a high school dance where I wore a similarly colored dress? Maybe this memory was my subconscious inspiration for this week's card? Between my giant hair and puffy/swirly dress I think this card totally reeks of 1989. What do you think?

We'd love it if you'd join in on this weeks WWYS challenge. Check out the WWYS blog to see all the great inspiration from some seriously fabulous card makers. Thanks for stopping by.

Product List

Greatest Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[140706]

$25.00

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle

[142353]

$46.75

Brights Enamel Shapes

[141680]

$9.00

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

[141395]

$6.50

Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141418]

$8.00

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack

[141657]

$10.00

Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine

[141688]

$3.50

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$8.50

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$10.00

Gold Glimmer Paper

[133719]

$5.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$7.50

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

You've Got This - WWYS 67

June 6, 2016

Thanks for stopping by today. I've got another card for you made with the the challenge set for this weeks What Will You Stamp. You've Got This is the most gorgeous stamp set. It seems every project made from these stamps turns out amazing. The large flower is so fun to water color and the hatched background piece is a great staple image. I think this flower is a Peony?

I love to heat emboss in white and then color. The large flower is embossed in white on watercolor paper and then I water colored in the lines. The large background image is also heat embossed on the patterned paper. The Designer Series paper used as the background is a new paper from the Playful Palette stack. This card uses a small mix of new and retired product, the supply list indicates what is retired below.

Check out many more beautiful creations with this set on the What Will You Stamp blog. Play along if you have this set. It's so much fun. Have a nice day!

Product List

You've Got This Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139575]

$28.00

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack

[141657]

$10.00

Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack

[140581]

$8.00

Metallics Glitter Tape

[141020]

$0.00

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

[138323]

$6.50

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad

[138324]

$6.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$7.50

Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138336]

$7.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$10.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Black Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109133]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$8.50

New SU Catalog = New AWESOME Goodies!

June 2, 2016

It's LIVE! New products from the NEW Stampin' Up! catalog can be ordered. Woohoo!!! I am super excited. If you are a total nutso die hard like me you have already browsed and browsed and placed an order. Here is a link to the catalog PDF if you haven't yet had a chance to check out all of this new goodness. If you love it and want a hot little copy of the catalog in your hands just send me a quick note here and I'll get you one.

Want a little peak? Here you go! CHARLET'S TOP 5. These are my top 5 stamp (in no order) must haves from the new catalog. It's fun to rank. There are so many good things to choose from but these are my personal favorites! Because I always gravitate toward the most expensive and items with tools (what is my problem?!) I'll have to spread out my purchases. Just as well, something to look forward to. Stay tuned for fun projects created with these lovelies in the coming months. Note: All images are courtesy of Stampin' Up! copyright © Stampin' Up!

Flourishing Phrases - these thinlits are everything!

Did I say 5? HAHAHA. Here are two more stamp only favs. Enough is enough!

Building blooms. 🌸🌸🌸 I think I spent the most time die-cutting flower bits for this card. Colors are: Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, & Soft Seafoam. Card created for #gdp489 color challenge @global_design_project . Stamp & die bundle is called Impressions Abloom. #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakinghobby #cardmakingchallenge #impressionsabloom #cardmakingreels #papercrafting

Ready for some springtime inspiration? I used the colors from @global_design_project #gdp489 challenge (Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly) to create this card using the 'Imressions Abloom' bundle. This is super sneak, brand new bundle I received at OnStage. This bundle is so much fun, the dies are amazing. It'll be available for purchase in May. • How way to play along with @global_design_project : • Post your creation to Instagram or Facebook • Tag @global_design_project • Use the challenge Hashtag #gdp489 Are you ready for some BONUS inspiration on this Monday? It's time for another 'Monday Montage' insta hop. We are all sharing fabulous creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Next up in today’s insta hop is my friend Cheryl @nukumach1 Follow along with the Montage Montage crew on Instagram: Bree @Craftsomnia Cathy @sugarshackdesigns Charlet @i.heart.stamps - that’s me! Cheryl @nukumach1 Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Julie @creatingontherun - not hopping this week Rae Jean @mystampinmemories Wendy @tinkermom85 #stampinup #impressionsabloom #colorchallenge #cardmaker #cardmaking #handmadecard #papercrafting #mondaymontage

Anatomy of a swap! Watch me create multiples of this sweet butterfly card to trade with other cardmaker friends. While I wish it only took a minute, in reality making 20 cards takes a couple hours. Products used: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle Everyday Arches Dies Linked Together Dies Happy Day Stamp set Lost Lagoon Cardstock Pastel Ombré Glimmer Paper #stampinup #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #swaps #onstage2025 #beautifulbutterflies #beautifulbutterfliesbundle #happiestdaystampset #everydayarches #Linkedtogether #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #onceanartisanalwaysanartisan #stampinupartisan

Swaps! Stampin' Up! Artisans (past and present) organzied a card swap at OnStage. I received a handful of absolute beauties in trade for my card! Here was my make. I used many of my current favorites to create this card. Colors are Lost Lagoon and Lemon Lime Twist. Products used: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle Everyday Arches Dies Linked Together Dies Happy Day Stamp set #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #swap #onstage2025 #beautifulbutterflies #beautifulbutterfliesbundle #happiestdaystampset #everydayarches #Linkedtogether #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #onceanartisanalwaysanartisan #stampinupartisan

Hello! I rarely show my face on here but I thought I’d pop in between cards and say hello from Stampin’ Up! OnStage in Raleigh!!! My crafty HEART is so full catching up with old and new friends. The people are always the best part of any experience, especially this one. I feel so lucky to catch up with my upline, old co-workers, the Artisan gals from various years, Monday Montage, TGIF challenges crew and even a sprinkle of Global Design Project peeps. So many lovely people who make my life better! It’s rare to find a place where you know so many people from decades of your life. Yay for stamping! I won’t spam you with all the many photos but here are a few. Yes, I’m usually a dork. ❤️❤️❤️

Sunshine and rainbows... such a fun theme. I created this card for @global_design_project theme challenge #gdp487 - Lemon Lolly is such a fun yellow and I love it paired with Summer Splash. Bright and fresh. Stamp set is called Bright Skies. Are you ready for some BONUS inspiration on this Monday? It's time for another 'Monday Montage' insta hop. My MM friends are all sharing fabulous creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Next up in today’s insta hop is my friend Cheryl @nukumach1 Follow along with the Montage Montage crew on Instagram: Bree @Craftsomnia Cathy @sugarshackdesigns Charlet @i.heart.stamps - that’s me! Cheryl @nukumach1 Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Julie @creatingontherun - not hopping this week Rae Jean @mystampinmemories Wendy @tinkermom85 WANT TO PLAY ALONG WITH THIS THEME CHALLENGE? • Create a new project with the current theme to play along with @global_design_project • Post your creation to Instagram or Facebook • Tag @global_design_project • Use the challenge Hashtag #gdp487 #stampinup #brightskies #brightskiesbundle #cardmaker #cardmaking #handmadecard #papercrafting #cloudcard ##brightskiesstampset #lemonlolly #summersplash #cardmakersofinstagram

My fav… pulling out an OLD stamp set from the stash to create a custom background. I played with type to match the background to the primary image using simple watercolor and stamps. Paint and stamp in same color. Easy. Color is Blackberry Bliss. Stamp sets are Stampin’ Up! oldies but goodies: Rough Type & PS I Love You. #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #useyourstash #cardmakingideas #cardmakingreels #papercrafting #handmadecard #cardmakingchallenge

All time favorite stamp set? How about favorite of the month? Year? I have so many "favs" and they rotate. Today we are sharing projects using our favorite stamp sets from our stash. There are certain stamp themes that I am certain to buy and keep. Any stamp set with a typewriter... or camera image, purchased! I have loads. On this card I used two typewriter themed stamp sets. 'Rough Type', which is and old alphabet stamp set. Remember those? It seems like we don't have many aphabet stamp set options anymore. Good thing I kept so many around ... The typewriter image is from a stamp set called 'P.S. You're the Best'. Check out what my friends created using their favorite STASH stamps sets! Next up is @vickiboucher - And be sure to check out what all these talented people created! @simple_stamper @simplyfairies_kimfee @i.heart.stamps @vickiboucher @bellestampinwithann @stampin_met_monique #stampinup #usemystash #cardmaker #cardmaking #psiloveyou #roughtype #stamping #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram