Stamp Review Crew - Swirly Bird

January 1, 2017

Happy New Year and welcome to the Stamp Review Crew Swirly Bird Edition. I am so excited for this new year and the opportunity to stamp and further my craft. The stamp set the crew is focusing on this week is Swirly Bird. The card I am sharing today gives me a bright and fresh feeling ... the perfect way to describe 2017.

The yellow background was created by repeatedly stamping the swirly rose image to create a repeating pattern. Next I softened the background with a blender pen adding just a touch of a watercolor wash. I like the overall effect.

This card also features ALL THINGS THANKS, a fun new verse set from the Occasions mini catalog. I always have the need for a thank you card and the verse 'you are amazing' is the perfect sentiment to say thanks in a different way.

Thanks for visiting today. Next you'll be headed to the very talented Bronwyn Eastley.

Below is a list of project supplies. Stop back often for more paper crafting love!

Product List

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle

[142353]

$46.75

All Things Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143097]

$19.00

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

[119247]

$5.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Tag Topper Scalloped Punch

[133324]

$23.00

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

[100730]

$9.00

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105118]

$8.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[131173]

$6.50

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[126957]

$6.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Blender Pens

[102845]

$10.00

5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

[141487]

$7.00

Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine

[141688]

$3.50

Swirly Bird stamp set has so many great uses. Check out these other cards I created with this set. This 'Thinking of You' card is one of my favorites from 2016. Click on the image to be taken to the original post.

Swirly Bird - WWYS80

September 5, 2016

Oh my gosh! I love this card and I hope my Grandma loved it too. She fell a few weeks back and has been recovering in a PT facility. She has been in a bunch of pain, even though she hides it well. Hopefully this card brightened her day a tiny bit.

Swirly Bird is the What Will You Stamp challenge set for this week. I used Swirly Bird along with the Time of Year Hostess set to create this card. I've used the Swirly Bird bundle in the past and you can see that sample here. For more inspiration using this stamp set check out the WWYS blog. There are over a dozen talented stampers are sharing inspiration using this set!!! Seriously ... so many things to can create with this one set. Thanks for stopping by.

Product List

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle

[142353]

$46.75

Time Of Year Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141790]

$10.00

Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape

[141635]

$8.00

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

[100730]

$9.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$5.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

[119247]

$5.00

Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[141481]

$8.50

Punch Corner Project Life

[135346]

$8.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[126944]

$6.50

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

[138323]

$6.50

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[131172]

$6.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[138326]

$6.50

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

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