Capturing Smiles Bundle

 

Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge is a fun one for this week. I would normally not put these colors together but I found I loved the combo. I recently bought the Capturing Smiles Bundle and thought this would be a great color combo.

I played around with water and ink refills for the background. I stamped the camera and other pieces on Pecan Pie Cardstock and then used Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends to add dimension. I used an old paper pumpkin stamp set to add to the film strip the cake and birthday wishes. I thought it would make a fun masculine birthday card. 

I hope you are inspired to play with this color combo and I look forward seeing what you create!

Newly Added to the Last Chance!

 

They have added to the Last Chance section! When I last checked there are over 5 pages of huge discounted items! You will want to check it out now because when it is gone it will not be available. Have fun shopping! Shop with me today!

Wild Bunch Stamp Set is the new adorable Product of the Month! Only $5 with a $75 order!

Rose wonder

 

Hi! I am so glad that you are here. I am sharing another 2 cards that I created inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge and Kelly Taylor Cards. If you missed the card i created yesterday check it out. I had everything out and so I searched for another flower and did a little more practicing. I did find the larger flower a little more of a challenge. Especially to get the color to move in the water. I will have to keep working on the amount of water. 

Thanks for stopping by today! Blessings!

Hand Stamped Sentiments #489

 

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge for this week has some lovely images and colors. I loved the pink flowers and so I went through my stash and pulled out a retired stamp set. I was inspired by a video over at Kelly Taylor Cards. She white heat embossed and then applied a loose watercolor to the flowers. I am still practicing and can by no means say mine is half as good. If you haven't seen her videos and coloring you must check her out!

I had a lot of fun playing with ink refills and a water painter. 

I do have to warn you Kelly makes it look so easy however it is a little more difficult especially the part to let the water and ink do the work. I kept hearing her in my head saying just leave it, don't over work it. I do like the way that it came out. I think I may add a few sequins for a little bling, I think that is really missing.

I hope you get a chance to play along with the challenge this week. I look forward to seeing what inspires you!

Sunflowers

 

Do you have stamp bundles that you love that have retired? I really like this sunflower bundle and decided to use it for another idea for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge! I used the die cut of the outline of the flower for the second layer. I colored the stamps with stampin' blends. I hope this inspires you to join the fun and create with the sketch from this weeks challenge! Enjoy!

Flowers

 

Just another quick little idea for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge for this week. I used a retired stamp bundle but you could use any flowers you have on hand. I do not have of the current flower stamps and dies from Stampin' Up. I am still trying to decide which ones I would like to get. So many good options. I used the Staz On pad and stamped on watercolor paper. This set is a 3 step stamp set and so I used the second step to add the color. I am pretty sure everything is retired on this card. It is always fun to revisit an old set and remind you how much you love it! Enjoy!

Made with Sweetness

 

Hand Stamped Sentiments has a new sketch challenge for this week. Do you love a new sketch idea? I feel like I can always use a little inspiration for a card. This one does not disappoint! I hope you give it a try!

I used the Homemade Sweetness Collection is so cute! I used the DSP and the  Made with Sweetness Dies for this card. I also used last months product of the month for the background.

The sentiment is from the Sweet Words and Labels Stamp Set. Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this inspires your creative juices to create a fun card!

NEW!!!

 

                                        Hi! So much going on and I am so excited for you to see the new Stampin' Up Catalog! I love the new format and would like to hear what you think of it? I have included a few new items and a few new classes in addition to all the fun new items in the catalog. You can shop with me to view and purchase all these things. I have included links to all of these items! Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! Enjoy! I would love to hear what your favorite new bundle, stamps, incolor or item is your favorite and most excited to order.

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Paper Mixer Craft Class

Silly Old Bear Collection

Stampin Positioner

Stampin Positioner Grid Paper

Pretty Party Kit

Serene Scenes Kit

Lovely Blossom Craft Class

Order your Paper Pumpkin today to receive this fun and bright kit!

Flash Sale!

 

Shop with me today! Sorry for the late notice. Enjoy shopping and take some time to scrapbook today!

Help Me Grow Dies

 

Happy Tuesday! Time for a Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge. I think I enjoy the color challenges most because I feel like I tend to always use the same colors and this really gets me outside of my box. I could resist the Help Me Grow Dies for my card today. I used the smooshing technique with the 3 colors from the challenge on watercolor paper and then die cut the pieces out. I did use Stampin' Blends to add a little shadow and dimension also.

If you do not have these dies, grab them now! They have so many wonderful stand alone dies! For the greeting I used the Prayers and Promises Stamp Set. I love how it fit so perfectly and it made me think how if God takes care of our plants and flowers how much more He will take care of me.  

I mounted it on a Textured Notes Die (sadly retired) and then used the April Product of the month behind that, Eyelet Bloom Die (only $5 with a $75 purchase) another must have!

I look forward to all the fun creations that you make this week with the color combo. Have a wonderful week!

Cutest Crew Bundle Birds

 

Hello and back again with another card with the Cutest Crew Bundle. Can you tell how much I love this? I combined again with the Country Woods DSP since I had it on my desk from the card yesterday. I also used a retired embossing folder and the retired die for the Country Woods die cut piece behind the birds, but you could use any shape if trying to create this card.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cutest Crew Cats!

 

How adorable are these little cats from the Cutest Crew Bundle? Today I stamped with Staz On ink and watercolored them and used the die to cut them out. I combined them with Country Woods DSP. If you have not gotten this paper yet, order today! It is my favorite paper! 

Thanks for stopping by today and have a blessed day!

(sorry about the color difference in the pictures. they are the same card just guess my lighting changed)

Made with Sweetness Dies

 

Today I have a card full of bright colorful fruit from the Made with Sweetness Dies and colored them with Stampin' Blends. I die cut all the fruit from Basic White Cardstock and then enjoyed the coloring process. I mounted it all on a strip of Basic White Cardstock and then used a large piece of  Homemade Sweetness DSP, I would highly recommend this die set and the DSP, they are so fresh and beautiful! The birthday greeting is from the Cutest Crew Bundle.

Thanks for stopping by today!