Sweet Sorbet DSP Purge: Random 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 using a lot of the other papers in the pack. I found that I wasn't a huge fan of the primarily Summer Starfruit, Sahara Sand, and black paper pattens. But I did find a few cute card designs to use them.

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Linda Higgins

My version

Stamps: Petal Parade; A Word for You
Inks: Basic Black; Pool Party
Cardstock: Crisp Cantaloupe; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired); Whisper White
Accessories: Silver Dots; Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Card #2

Card Inspiration from JK Cards

My version

Stamps: Perfect Pennants
Inks: Basic Black
Cardstock: Basic Black; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories:
Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Bitty Butterfly Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Ginger Stamps

My version

Stamps: Petite Petals
Inks: Pool Party
Cardstock: Basic Black Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: In Dolor Dahlias (retired)
Tools: Patterned scissors; Petite Petals Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Stampin' Up in Munchen

My version

Stamps: Perfect Pennants; Petite Petals
Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe; Pistachio Pudding
Cardstock: Summer Starfruit; Crisp Cantaloupe; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Silver Dots
Tools: Petite Petals Punch; Patterned Scissors

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Stamps, Paper, n' Stuff

My version

Stamps: Flower Shop; A Word for You (retired)
Inks: Basic Black; Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock: Crisp Cantaloupe; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels; Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
Tools: Hexagon Embossing Folder; Pansy Punch

Card #6

Card Inspiration from CindyLeeBee Designs

My version

Stamps: A Word for You (retired); Petal Parade (retired)
Inks: Summer Starfruit; Crisp Cantaloupe; Pistachio Pudding
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (retired); Rhinestone Jewels
Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #7

Stamps: Petal Parade (retired)
Inks: Basic Black
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Crisp Cantaloupe; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
Tools: Blossom Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Card #8

Card Inspiration from Stamping Sanity

My version

Stamps: Perfect Pennants; Petite Petals
Inks: Pool Party; Crisp Cantaloupe; Summer Starfruit
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Pistachio Pudding; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories:
Tools: Petite Petals Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Patterned Scissors

Card #9

Card Inspiration from Susan Stamps

My version

Stamps: Flower Shop; Petite Petals; Petal Parade (retired); Vintage Verses (retired)
Inks: Pool Party; Basic Black; Pistachio Pudding; Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock: Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
Tools: Pansy Punch; Petite Petals Punch; 2" Circle Punch

Card #10

Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired); Petal Parade (retired)
Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe; Basic Black
Cardstock: Whisper White; Pool Party; Pistachio Pudding; Summer Starfruit; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories:
Tools: Pansy Punch; Secret Garden Framelits

Card #11

Card Inspiration from Tiddbits from Dawn

My version

Stamps: Wacky Wishes (retired); Petal Parade (retired)
Inks: Pool Party; Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Summer Starfruit; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories:
Tools: Bitty Butterfly Punch

Sweet Sorbet DSP Purge: Polka Dots Edition

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Wild West Stampin', Scrappin' and Crafts

My version

Description

Stamps: Perfect Pennants
Inks: Basic Black
Cardstock: Crisp Cantaloupe; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired); Whisper White
Accessories: Boutique Details (retired)
Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Card #2

Card Inspiration from Card Creations by Beth

My version

Description

Stamps:
Inks:
Cardstock: Pool Party; Basic Black; Whisper White; Crisp Cantaloupe; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Boutique Details (retired); Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired); Pool Party Ribbon (retired)
Tools: Blossom Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; Chevron Embossing Folder; Swiss Dot Embossing Folder

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Avery's Owlery

My version

Description

Stamps: Morning Meadow (retired); Flower Shop
Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe; Certainly Celery (retired); Summer Starfruit; Blushing Bride; Pretty in Pink
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired); Pistachio Pudding
Accessories: Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
Tools: Pansy Punch

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Stamp with Angela

My version

Description

Stamps: Perfect Pennants
Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired); Summer Starfruit; Pistachio Pudding
Accessories: Boutique Details (retired)
Tools: Chevron Embossing Folder; Swiss Dot Embossing Folder; Label Dies (Spellbinders)

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Uncanny Crafting

My version

Description

Stamps:
Inks:
Cardstock: Crisp Cantaloupe; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Boutique Details (retired)
Tools:

Card #6

Card Inspiration from A Stamping Journey

My version

Description

Stamps: Express Yourself (retired); Petite Petals
Inks: Basic Black; Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock: Whisper White; Crisp Cantaloupe; Pistachio Pudding; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Silver Dots; Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
Tools: Petite Petals Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends); Swiss Dot Embossing Folder; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Card #7

Card Inspiration from Maine Mountain Stamper

My version

Description

Stamps: Vintage Verses (retired); Flower Shop
Inks: Summer Starfruit; Crisp Cantaloupe; Pool Party
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Pistachio Pudding; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Large pearls
Tools: Pansy Punch

Card #8

Card Inspiration from Inkspired Treasures

My version

Description

Stamps: Perfect Pennants; Petal Parade
Inks: Pool Party; Pistachio Pudding; Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Pistachio Pudding; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories: Rhinestone jewels
Tools: Label dies (Spellbinders)

Card #9

Card Inspiration from Northwest Stamper

My version

Description

Stamps: Banner Blast
Inks: Pool Party; Crisp Cantaloupe; Summer Starfruit
Cardstock: Whisper White; Crisp Cantaloupe; Summer Starfruit; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories:
Tools: Banner Punch; Patterned Scissors

Sweet Sorbet DSP Purge: Pool Party Edition

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

May PL Swaps

I joined a Project Life Swap group on Facebook a few months back and have really been inspired. Basically every month, the admins post swap themes (8-10 usually). You sign up for how ever many you want and commit to making usually 10 cards making the theme. Before the due date, you send your cards to the swap host. She collect everyone's cards, sorts them, and sends you back a packet of card. This month, I joined four swaps:

Yellow -- I used SU's Hip Notes and Petal Parade stamp sets and the Bitty Butterfly punch. The base cardstock and yellow patterned paper were from my scraps pile. Very simple card, but lovely.

PL Card Revamp -- The goal was to take existing PL cards and revamp them with embellishments, stamps, paper, etc. I chose some random 4x6 cards (mostly from Studio Calico kits) and the Vintage Collection Paper stack and started layered. I also added some pink chevron washi tape and stamps from SU's new PL collection.

Children's Book -- I joined the children's book swap because I immediately thought of my favorite children's book: Alice in Wonderland. I took a simple quote on a black background and layered some paper that reminds me of Wonderland. I used American Craft's Galaxy Marker in medium, DCWV's Bewitched paper stack, and SU's Pocketful of Posies DSP (retired).

Butterflies and Ribbons -- For this swap, I challenged myself to use all non-SU stamps, accessories, and papers. I'm use really trying to use as much non-SU stuff as I can to make room for my growing SU side business. I took a sentiment stamp from a forgotten set (with peacocks) and combined it with some punched out butterflies and ribbon tassels. I was going for a fluttering look and they do flutter if you wave the paper around a bit. I also tried to use paper scraps for the butterflies (a few are slightly different papers because I ran out) and leftover ribbon. And it change it up a bit, I made five purple and five red cards, just for the variety. I like how these came out: clean but with a bit of flair.

Archives: Cards #33

Originally published on March 16th, 2014Crafting:

PL Swaps (easter eggs, scraps, rainbow) -- I love the use of washi tape on the rainbow cards. For the scraps swap, I decided to make pocket cards with washi tape. And the easter egg cards made use of my SU Birds of Feather DSP.

Book of lists notebook -- Tons are people are participating in the 30 Days of Lists this March, but I just don't have the time or energy to commit to that. Instead, I thought I would create a notebook, decorate it, and then have various lists. The idea is to do a list a week (or so). I love putting my own spin on the project. I ran across this perfect little binder on clearance at Target the other day. I set about cutting cardstock and patterned paper down to the sizes I would need. When it comes time to make a list, I'll select a topic, pick a stamp set to decorate (and any embellishments), and cut a piece of white cardstock for the actual list. I love that it's ready to be used. I don't have to start from scratch every time!

PL W9-10 -- I finished these weeks yesterday. Check out my blog post here.
Punch Guide -- I also made a handy guide to all my punches using some random blank playing cards (from old teaching supplies). I got the idea from Pinterest and immediately put it on my to make board. This will definitely come in handy when I need to figure out the best punch to use or the relative sizes. No more digging through the drawer!
Stamp Guide -- Making my punch guide led me to want to create on for all my stamps. I have so many now (both loose and SU boxes) that I often forget what I have. I spend way too much time digging through all of them to get ideas. So, I decided to stamp all my stamps onto white cardstock to act as a handy guide. There are separate pages for Christmas, Holidays, Sentiments, Occasions, and Misc. I'm only partially done, but this is going to be great when I'm finished.

Shopping Scores:

Steals.com box -- During steals.com's big archive sale, I ordered a mystery box. This is what came. I'd say that 70% of the box will be used by me. The paper stack is great. I love the alphabet stickers and small tags. The chipboards will get a lot of use. The jewels will probably get use, but I need to find the best adhesive for them. The ribbon isn't my style at all and I'm still trying to figure out the best way to use the watercolor products. Overall, a really good buy.

Target randomness -- I grabbed the 3x4 and 4x6 Dreamy sets by WRMK. I also found two containers that are the perfect size for holding greeting cards. The zebra print wasn't my first choice, but they work. And I found some great little stickers and embellishment pieces in the One Stop bins.

Peachy Cheap -- Another daily deal site I found a few weeks ago. This time I grabbed an entire set of enamel dots from Basic Grey. I couldn't wait to use them, hence the missing dots.

Birthday gifts -- This week I received the last of my birthday gifts from J's parents. I love the paper stacks and am super excited to use the PL theme packs. The Americana pack is even cuter in person.

PL Swap and Sale FB Group -- I've been a part this group for a few weeks now, but most of the items don't appeal to me. I had been marginally searching for the PL Kiwi set. Ever time it came up for sale, someone snatched it up right away. I finally caught a listing at the right time. I received my 1/3 of the kit yesterday. Love love love the cards I received! I also received my scrap swap back. I'd say that over half of these cards will be used. There's only a few that don't fit my style (looking at you cowboy card).

Stampin' Up order -- I ordered my March order early as I will not be in town for the monthly stamp club. We are doing a huge DSP share so I bought three packs to share. Plus one other member and I are buying two of the larger color collection DSPs to share so I bought the Regals. Lastly, I grabbed the 2012-2014 In color DSP as it was one sale. For my Saleabration item I grabbed the Petal Parade stamp set. I've seen some great examples to copy.

Michaels -- Last week I grabbed the Baby Boy Mini Kit on clearance, some purple washi tape (how did I not have any purple?), and a cute little stamp set on sale. Today they were starting a huge paper crafting sale and bonus extra sale this afternoon. I had to take advantage of both sales. I was also looking to pick up some items for the mom's group Easter party next month. I managed to get most of the party items and some basics for me (white and black cardstock, trimmer blades).

Project: Somehow I agreed to help organize an Easter Party for our mom's group. The group is starting a babysitting co-op and we plan on having a quarterly social. The Easter Party will be our first big event. The original idea was just to get together and have an egg hunt, but babies aren't so great at the hunting. Instead, we are putting together baskets filled with baby-appropriate toys, shaker eggs to play with, and a few arts and crafts. Parents pay us back a set amount. We are also using the leftover money to make baskets for charity.I picked up a ton of the arts and crafts supplies today at Michaels. We are waiting a week to gauge our RSVP amount before we commit to buying the toys (we have to buy in dozen units). I hope everyone decides to come as we have some great plans! Overachiever that I am, I've already started on some of the items.