Thoughtful Branches Again!

Well, I suppose if you missed it and really want/need this set I could part with mine. Email me if needed. This is the second card I made and it is a holiday card...ooh so pretty!

Thoughtful Branches

Well, I have been so behind on posting and this stamp set is limited...only until tomorrow can you order it! It is so lovely and it has some great die cuts for it as well.

ITEM #	PRODUCT NAME RETAIL 144328 Thoughtful Branches Bundle (ENG) $52.00 USD/$66.50 CAD 144329 Thoughtful Branches Bundle (FR) $52.00 USD/$66.50 CAD 143539 Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (ENG) $27.00 USD/$33.00 CAD 144264 Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (FR) $27.00 USD/$33.00 CAD 143538 Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies $31.00 USD/$41.00 CAD

Here is the first card I made with this set. I used the lovely leaf to make a beautiful black and white card.

Thoughtful Banners 2

Well, we are in the middle of another move to another state and while we are in transition we will be living with some new friends. I am anticipating needing lots of thank you notes and I am sure I can use this one! I love the stripe that is in this set. I have seen lots done with it and am looking forward to doing more.

Thoughtful Banners

This stamp set has a matching banner punch that makes it so easy to match up and get right! I stamped the images first then punched using the view on the bottom to match it up. It was so easy and makes beautiful banners. So many words, so many possibilities.

Interrupting My Schedule for a Challenge Card...

Creating Pretty Cards – Sketch Challenge #62!

Each month in addition to the great 3D projects that we have for you, we also host a monthly card challenge – Creating Pretty Cards!!

To help you recreate the sketch each month, we’ve also provided a free Sketch Mini Tutorial! This mini tutorial has information about how the inspiration card (using the sketch) was created, supplies used, and basic measurements!! 

A couple guidelines before we get started and you submit your creations to our challenge!

Please Do!:

• Share cards related to each month’s card challenge using Stampin’ Up! supplies only.
• Post the card to your blog or other online forum (e.g. Splitcoaststampers).
• When posting the card to your blog or other online forum consider using as a keyword CPCX, with the X representing the card challenge number. E.g. For this our 61st challenge it would be CPC62.
• Use the link tool below to link to your card (not just your blog, please).
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• Leave comments for those that share their card creations! Thank you!

My card features the pretty fish from Seaside Shore and some blue starfish (which are common in Costa Rica). I used the sketch for the challenge this month and this is what I came up with.

Swirly Bird 2

I saw this card on Pintrest and wanted to make one for me. I think the original is a bit better...it has less gaps and the flag is going the right way but oh well. Perfection is for Hallmark! I used the Watermelon Wonder and Pacific Point with Whisper White and a touch of Yo Yo Yellow. Makes me want to sail away!

Swirly Bird 1

Have you been watching the Olympics every day? I know I have been following many of the events and staying up too late many nights in a row. So, I took a little time to come up and stamp and decided that since I was on Swirly Bird I might make an Olympic style card. I used the small swirls to create the rings.

Speaking of School...

Well, new teacher training started on the 1st of August for my district and I am busy getting everything ready for the clinics and to train the staff and secretaries. It is always fun and crazy at the beginning of a new school season. I like to start the season off right with a secretary training and some little gifts for these girls. This time I am doing 11 of these. I have to get some more smarties because I was down to purple only for the sample.

Sunburst Sayings 2

For this sample I made a 3-D project. I used an old box and made a cute cover for it. It has 2 candles inside the box that can be decorated or left plain. This post is all about the packaging! I am loveing the Emerald Envy and the matching ribbons are so easy to work with and look great!

Sunburst Sayings Card

I had to cut a large sunburst from scrap card stock and use the hollow part to make the sun for this card. Then I did not have any clouds so I decided to use the swirls from Swirly Bird to be my clouds. I think it worked.

Suite Sayings #2

Here is another fun card from Suite Sayings. Usually with the sentiment cards I just add them to any card but I challenged myself to make some purposeful sentiment cards for this ABC challenge. This one is really cute. I did see one similar to it on SCS and had to substitute my stamp sets and colors.

Suite Sayings #1

Where is the summer going? I am sitting here posting for the beginning of August and for many, school will be starting in a matter of days! I saw this on Brian King's website and had to make one for me. Thanks Brian for the inspiration. I used some retired DSP because it seems that I always have some leftover.

Seaside Shore #2

This is the 2nd card I made using this very fun set. I can see it being used for men, women or children. It is so versatile. Just change up the sentiment for whatever occasion.

Seaside Shore #1

What a fun little set. As an avid scuba diver I cannot resist the fish stamps! I have made a couple of cute cards using this new set. I had to squeeze them in because I got this set after I was in the S stamps sets. This was done using some of the very cute DSP from  By the Seashore (gotta get more of this one)! The colors I used were Dapper Denim, Calypso Coral and Mint Macaron.

Not Just for Gifts...

Not just for gifts. This stamp set screams gifts but as you can see it is also very versatile. It can dress up packages or make some great cards. This is the 3rd card I have made with this new set. Very fun! This card was cased from Pintrest.

Petite Petals #2

You know how some cards you just really like...well, for me this is one of those. I may have to make up a bunch more just to have on hand to send out to friends and family. It came together quickly and neatly.