Stampin Expressions

Cutest Crew Bundle

The Cutest Crew Bundle is just so adorable! I love all the images and the die cuts for this bundle. I used them today for one last card for the current color challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge. I hope you have had a chance to join in the fun!

Blessings!

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Scenic Coast Craft Class

Capturing Smiles #2

Hi! When I was creating the card for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge for yesterday's card, I also created another watercolor idea that I had with the Capturing Smiles Bundle. For this card I started with a similar background as yesterday's card and when it was dry I stamped the camera with Pecan Pie Ink and then used a Water Painter to pull the color from the edges. I love the fun effect the colors all blending had on the camera.

For the sentiment I used an old paper pumpkin stamp set for the greeting and popped it up in the center. I would love to know what you think of this card? These 3 colors really complement each other so well!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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!

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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.