Comfort Cafe DSP Purge

Another retired DSP pack down...  I'm really loving this set of cards.

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Stampin' Connection

My version

I love the simple blue and cream combo.  Very pretty together!

• Stamps: Papillon Potpurri; Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Midnight Muse (retired); Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories:
• Tools: Labels Framelits (Spellbinders)

Card #2

Card Inspiration from North Shore Stamper

My version

I made two variations because I didn't have enough Midnight Muse Dahlias for both cards.  I actually pulled these little heart wood veneers from my Take Ten PL kit.  Perfect finishing touch.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Summer Starfruit (retired); Midnight Muse (retired); Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe (retired)
• Accessories: 2012-2014 In Color Dahlias; heart wood veneers
• Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from DO Stamping with Dawn

My version

Simple yet lovely.  I realize that my favorite cards are usually pretty simplistic.  At the last minute, I added the wood veneers for that extra little something.

• Stamps: Wacky Wishes (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Brown (Michael's); Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe (retired)
• Accessories: Brown ribbon (Joann's); bird and feather wood veneer
• Tools:

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Card Creations by Beth

My version

This card looks much better in person.  The embossed Midnight Muse piece really pops and the dahlia adds a little extra touch.

• Stamps: Vintage Verses (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Brown (Michael's); Midnight Muse (retired); Comfort Cafe (retired); Very Vanilla
• Accessories: 2012-2014 In Color Dahlias
• Tools:

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Stampin' Pretty

My version

This card is so bright and cheery!  I don't have the ovals framelits (must put on wish list), so I substituted my new Starburst Framelits.  And I don't have the same ornament stamp and punch, but I do have the old retired ones.  Still works!

• Stamps: Delightful Decorations (retired); Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Very Vanilla; Midnight Muse (retired); Summer Starfruit (retired); Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: 2012-2014 In Color Dahlias
• Tools: Starburst Framelits

Card #6

Card Inspiration from Northwest Stamper

My version

This card really isn't my personal style, but it's pretty.  I got the new hostess set I LIke You because watercolor images are so popular right now.  This is the first time that I used it and I actually like it!

• Stamps: I Like You; A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Really Rust (retired); Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Early Espresso; Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: wood veneers
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner end)

Card #7

Card Inspiration from My Creative Corner

My version

Simple layering of coordinating DSP makes for a striking card.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: brown ribbon (Michael's)
• Tools:

Card #8

Card Inspiration from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts

My version

Another card that just isn't my style, but it turned out okay.  I like the contrasting paper and butterflies.

• Stamps: Vintage Verses (retired)
• Inks: Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon
• Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Artisan Label Punch

Card #9

Card Inspiration from Pretty Impact

My version

I think this card is my favorite of the entire bunch.  I love the simplistic shapes and lots of texture.  For me, the switch to the yellow cardstock for the sentiment banner really makes the card pop!

• Stamps: A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Brown (Michael's); Midnight Muse (retired); Summer Starfruit (retired); Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: wood veneers
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner end); Corner Rounder Punch

Card #10

Card Inspiration from WeeBeeStampin4Fun

My version

Turns out I don't have Cajun Craze ink in either a marker or an ink pad.  I dug through my stash and found a Really Rust marker from a few years back.  It' snot the same color, but I think it coordinates nicely with the Cajun Craze card stock.

• Stamps: Vintage Verses (retired): Mixed Bunch
• Inks: Really Rust (retired); Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Very Vanilla; Early Espresso; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Gold brads
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner end); Blossom Punch; 1" Circle Punch; Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder

Sweet Sorbet DSP Purge: Pool Party Edition

Another attempt to use my retired DSP to make room for new fun stuff...  This time I'm highlighting cards made from the Sweet Sorbet DSP pack (Sale-a-bration 2014).  The following cards are primarily using the Pool Party flower patterned DSP.

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Stamp with Amy K

My version

Description

• Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired); Mixed Bunch; Flower Shop; Petite Petals
• Inks: Basic Black; Pool Party
• Cardstock: Pool Party; Basic Black; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired); Whisper White; Scrap polka dot paper
• Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools: Patterned scissors; Blossom Punch; Pansy Punch; Petite Petals Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #2

Card Inspiration from Ink It Up with Jessica

My version

Description

• Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired)
• Inks: Basic Black
• Cardstock: Pool Party; Basic Black; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Bitty Butterfly Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Julie's Stamping Spot

My version

Description

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials; Petite Petals
• Inks: Basic Black; Pool Party
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Pool Party; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired); Scrap polka dot paper
• Accessories: Silver dots
• Tools: Patterned scissors; Pansy Punch; Petite Petals Punch

Card #4

Card Inspiration from ARTfelt Impressions

My version

Description

• Stamps: Perfect Pennants; Morning Meadow (retired)
• Inks: Basic Black; Pool Party
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Pool Party; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Basic Gray Twine; Large Pearls
• Tools: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder; Pansy Punch

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Stamp Lady Katie

My version

Description

• Stamps: Petal Parade (retired); Express Yourself (retired); Petite Petals
• Inks: Pool Party; Basic BLack
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (retired); Silver dots
• Tools: Patterned Scissors; Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder; Petite Petals Punch

Card #6

Card Inspiration from Krystal's Card

My version

Description

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials
• Inks: Basic Black
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Pool Party; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (retired); Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools: Blossom Punch; Pansy Punch; Petite Petals Punch; Bitty Butterfly Punch

Card #7

Description

• Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired); Flower Shop
• Inks: Pool Party; Basic Black
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Pool Party; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (retired)
• Tools: Pansy Punch; Artisan Label Punch

Card #8

Description

• Stamps: Wacky Wishes (retired)
• Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe
• Cardstock: Smoky Slate; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Silver dots
• Tools: Blossom Punch; Petite Petals Punch

Eastern Elegance DSP Purge

I've been a whirlwind of crafting lately.  And I've been trying to use a ton of my retired SU DSP (so I can buy the new stuff of course!).  The other day, I pulled out what remained of the Eastern Elegance DSP pack and went to town.  In total, I made 20 cards out of the leftovers.  It was very pretty paper, but it's time to move on...

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Stamp and Stretch

My version -- I chose to recreate the sample card but using my own supplies.  I chose to do one card with the Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, and Whisper White color scheme.  For the other I added in the Coastal Cabana color.  The cutting is a bit wonky on the right card (ugh!), but overall I like the look.

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Coastal Cabana; Basic Gray
• Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Coastal Cabana; Crushed Curry; Basic Black; Whisper White
• Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
• Tools:

Card #2

Card Inspiration from Too Cool Stamping

My version -- I loved the idea of circles embossed with the DSP.  I decided to go with a different folder than the example but kept the rest of the design very similar.

• Stamps: A Round Array
• Inks: Coastal Cabana
• Cardstock: Crushed Curry; Smoky Slate; Whisper White; Eastern Elegance DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
• Tools: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder (retired); 2" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1" Circle Punch; 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Northwest Stamper

My version -- I CASEd this card from upline' upline.  I loved the simple look of this card, but did not have the coordinating ribbon.  I instead went with a strip of DSP.

• Stamps: Perfect Pennants
• Inks: Basic Gray
• Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
• Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
• Tools: Sponges

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Inkspired Treasures

My version -- This card is just gorgeous.  I had to copy it exactly.  I love the "frilly" design.

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Coastal Cabana; Basic Gray
• Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Coastal Cabana; Crushed Curry; Whisper White
• Accessories: Silver pearls; Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
• Tools: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder (retired); Elegant Butterfly Punch

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Coffee and Cardstock on Etsy

My version -- Another very adorable fancy design.  While I think the Coastal Cabana card works better, I like the other card's proportions more.

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired); Mixed Bunch
• Inks: Basic Gray; Summer Starfruit (retired); Coastal Cabana
• Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Crushed Curry; Smoky Slate; Whisper White
• Accessories: Large Pearls
• Tools: Blossom Punch; Corner Rounder

Card #6

The last few cards are my attempt to use all my scraps of Eastern Elegance DSP.

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Whisper White
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Crushed Curry; Eastern Elegance DSP (retired)
• Accessories:
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #7

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Whisper White; Basic Gray
• Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP; Crushed Curry; Basic Black; Whisper White
• Accessories:
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #8

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Basic Gray
• Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
• Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
• Tools:

Card #9

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Coastal Cabana
• Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
• Accessories:
• Tools: 1" Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #10

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Coastal Cabana
• Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
• Accessories:
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Archives: Cards #22

Originally published on April 28th, 2013

A great stamp club meeting on Monday.  I love doing homework every month. It's great to see how everyone else interprets the sketch.  I got some great ideas from the others.  We also made three great cards.  I kept seeing negative cards, but no one had an instruction page.  I learned the secret: versa mark ink, glossy paper, and a brayer!  I can't wait to try it out myself.

I also did a bit more scrapbooking.  Finished summer 2012 for the family album.  Now I need to do summer 2012 for the boys' albums. I already have the pictures printed, I just need to actually scrap them into pages. I've decided to keep with my method until October, when I will switch to Project Life.  I think it will be a time saver.  Plus I really love their simplistic layouts and options for styles.  I put a baby themed one on the Amazon baby registry.  And I plan on buying a general one for the family album.  Can't wait to get started!