Fancy Friday Blog Hop - No White

December 19, 2019

The Fancy Friday design team has a doozy of a hop for you. Are you ready to be inspired by a bunch of projects that do not use any WHITE? No white paper, no white ink, nothing. It’s a challenge I tell ya. I pulled together shades of green to create a stripe color blocked background. I used the complimentary Blushing Bride to create the Thank You die cut. I stamped Flirty Flamingo on Blushing Bride for the flowers. The cluster of flowers are hand cut and embellished with a literal silver rhinestone. This card kind of unique and a little bit different for me. Here’s to trying out new things!

Who are we? The Fancy Friday team is a group of talented Stampin' Up! Artisan's, both past and present. Ready to see more colorful projects? Next up is the amazing, fabulous and always fancy Elizabeth!

Like this cards? Want to make it?
I would LOVE to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. If you live in the United States you can order your paper crafting supplies from my online store. So easy. THANK YOU!

2018 A-Team Reunited - A Big Thank You!

March 21, 2019

We just couldn't stay away … We are back for a short minute, informally hopping one more time as the A-Team. You all can guess what the A stands for.

What have I been up to? Life is pretty much the same as is was last year. It’s GOOD! I’m still crafting and posting cards pretty regularly. I still have big goals to make videos and put a little more effort in with tutorials. I am keeping busy in my day job as a graphic designer and taking on a few pro bono projects here and there. My family is healthy and happy. Kids are great … I have one in college, one in high school and one in elementary school. Today I am working on my taxes. Ug.

The theme for this A-Team reunited hop was left WIDE OPEN which means this hop will be pretty interesting and amazing. I am excited to see what my friends have created.

For my project I pulled out my most favorite annual catalog products to make a Thank You card. This card showcases a few of my favorite dies, stamps and COLORS! It’s amazing what a simple watercolor wash and great colors can do! A list of supplies can be found below.

Next up is current Artisan Design team member and talented friend Sylwia. I can’t wait to see what she has in store. THANK YOU for stopping by today. xoxo.

Product List

A Big Thank You Photopolymer Bundle

[148404]

$31.50

Delicate Lace Edgelits Dies

[147053]

$29.00

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

[146927]

$6.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$7.50

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

P.S. You're the Best - Global Design Project - Color Challenge

July 30, 2018

Hooray for color challenges and really cool typewriters. I love typewriter stamps and collect them whenever I can find them. I was so excited to see a typewriter in this new Stampin' Up! set 'P.S. You're the Best'. I had to use it immediately for this weeks Global Design Project.

The colors we are challenging you to use in your project this week are Lovely Lipstick, Bermuda Bay and Night of Navy. I got a little inky with my card background using these colors in classic ink reinkers to watercolor with. While I know that the typewriter ink would not bleed this way I still like the inky look paired with this image. I added a few little layered details behind the typewriter to create that messy desk look.

Are you ready to play along with us? Check out more inspiration in these colors on the Global Design Project and play along. Tag your projects #GDP149. Happy Stamping!

Are you Interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products? I would LOVE to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. If you live in the United States you can order your paper crafting supplies from my online store. So easy. THANK YOU!

Product List

P.S. You're The Best Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146516]

$20.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Colored Doilies

[146935]

$4.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Lovely Lipstick 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146952]

$6.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147281]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144040]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[131156]

$3.75

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147179]

$3.75

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[103033]

$3.75

Glitter Enamel Dots

[146934]

$7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

A BIG Thank You! - Global Design Project - CASE Connie Collins

July 23, 2018

This week the Global Design Project is casing longtime Artisan and super talented Connie Collins! I love Connie's style. I find her projects super detailed, full of depth and texture, and always RICH in color. Her layouts are also so well designed.

Here is my attempt to mimic her style. I opted to use the same papers (Share What You Love) and colors that Connie used on her card. I hand cut the large purple flowers and leaves directly from a sheet of the papers. The only item that is stamped on this card is the sentiment. This large greeting is from the A BIG THANK YOU stamp set.

Are you ready to see what the team has create inspired by Connie? Visit the Global Design Project blog and play along! #GDP148

Do you see this texture on the Crumb Cake cardstock (to the right)? The texture is created with the Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions folder. This is a genius product! How smart is it to be able to turn any smooth card stock into a textured card stock?! This folder has to be my most favorite tool right now.

Alright, ready to play along? Visit the Global Design Project blog to see more inspiration, get details and to submit your project. Thanks for visiting.

Product List

A Big Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147377]

$17.00

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[146926]

$27.00

Share What You Love Embellishment Kit

[146928]

$11.00

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

[146927]

$6.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Colored Doilies

[146935]

$4.50

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144242]

$8.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

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