Repeating T-Rexes

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a kid's card. I love the cute Dinosaurs stamp and paper from the Pick a Pattern Suite. I'm going to be so sad when they retire at the end of the month. (Psst... I think I will be keeping this stamp set so I can make more cute kids' cards) For this card, I created a simple repeating T-Rex motif. I stamped my T-Rexes in the colors from the DSP to create a solid foundation. From there I simply added a sentiment and layered it all onto the piece of DSP. Easy peasy card!

• Stamps: Pieces and Patterns
• Inks: Crushed Curry, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Black, Tip Top Taupe (retired)
• Cardstock: Pick a Pattern DSP, Emerald Envy, Whisper White
• Accessories: 
• Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Wild About Pieces and Patterns

It's officially May which means it's time to say goodbye to all the retiring stamp sets. In total, I'm losing 18 stamp sets from my collection (although a few of those will be kept because I love them so much). Many of these stamp sets are still available, but they are no longer guaranteed. If you want any of the sets features, buy now before they are gone!

I just had to make another Pieces and Pattern card featuring all the fun little animals featured in the paper. I painstakingly cut out each one of these animals to add to my card. I contrast with the animals, I kept my DSP strips and cardstock simple with a black and Crushed Curry color scheme. 

• Stamps: Pieces and Patterns
• Inks: Basic Black
• Cardstock: Pick a Pattern DSP, Basic Black, Crushed Curry
• Accessories: 
• Tools: 

CASEing Pam

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to CASE a card from fellow design team member Pamela Wu. Pam is my friend and upline. We have very similar styles in card making. I love the simplistic approach she takes to cards. She doesn't overburden cards with layers and embellishments. For my card, I CASEd this cute Party Panda card. I took her basic design and made my own spin on it. I love the repeating floral images in the DSP and stamped onto the cardstock. I also added another layer because I wanted to showcase the gorgeous DSP. I love this fun and bright card. 

• Stamps: Pieces and Patterns
• Inks: Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Gray
• Cardstock: Pick a Pattern DSP, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White
• Accessories: Doilies
• Tools: Layering Circles Framelits

Photos of You

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a celebrations card.  I challenged myself to make a card using a ton of DSP and no stamping. And look what I did! I die cut some great DSP squares, fussy cut three cameras, and die cut the "celebrate you." After laying out my card, I went back and added a piece of coordinating ribbon to give more texture and layers. Love this festive card. 

• Stamps: 
• Inks: 
• Cardstock: Pick a Pattern DSP; Crushed Curry; Emerald Envy; Basic Black
• Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon
• Tools: Celebrate You Thinlits; Stitched Shapes Framelits

GDP098: Dinosaur Banners

Today's challenge is my submission for Global Design Projects Sketch Challenge. I love sketch challenges! They give me some start for my card but are really very open to interpretation. 

I pulled out one of my favorite patterns in the entire catalog: the dinosaur paper from Pick a Pattern. Those little dinosaurs are just so cute! Once I picked my focal paper, I grabbed some coordinating but more muted patterns to use as the base and as another banner. I added a simple sentiment from the same suite and a simple faux ribbon detail. This card was super easy and fun. I will be featuring it as a free make n take for my crop day this coming Sunday.

• Stamps: Pieces and Patterns
• Inks: Basic Black
• Cardstock: Pick a Pattern DSP, Emerald Envy, Crushed Curry 
• Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon
• Tools: 

Top 10 New Catalog Products!

With the launch of each new catalog, I sit down with a cup of tea and a highlighter and go to town marking everything I want. Of course, I don't have the money to buy everything I mark, but I love making that big wishlist. To help myself out, I usually make a short list of things I really really really want. These are the products I'm most likely to buy in June, July, and August. To help you out, I'm sharing my top 10 favorite new products!

1. Coffee Cafe Bundle (145331 $45.75) -- This entire suite of products is so me! I will definitely be buying the bundle with stamp set and die cuts very very soon! Of course, I will be adding on the DSP and probably some coordinating ribbon to complete my purchase.

2. Message in a Bottle Stamp Set (143707 $17.00) -- How cute is this stamp set? I'm working on convincing my 3 1/2 year old son to have a pirate theme party in September. This stamp set will be perfect for decorations, favors, and thank you cards. 

3. 1/4" Copper Trim (144179 $6.00) -- I'm in love with all things copper and this ribbon is just gorgeous!

4. Just Add Text Stamp Set (Wood 143931 $25.00  Clear 143934 $18.00) -- I'm a sucker for good sentiments and these are just perfect!

5. Just Add Color DSP (144180 $13.00) -- I love the current coloring trend and this paper would be perfect with the SU Markers and a great sentiment. One from the Just Add Text Stamp Set perhaps?

6. Soft Sayings Card Kit (145466 $35.00) -- Card kits are the way to go for gifts or for an easy night crafting. And SU offers a few all-inclusive kits meaning the stamp set is included! I'm really digging the colors and designs of this particular kit.

7. Sharing Sweet Thoughts Stamp Set (Wood 144048 $29.00  Clear 144051 $21.00) -- Each year SU offers a stamp set in which a portion of the sales go to Ronald McDonald House Charity. It's a great cause to support and the sets are always great. But this year's stamp set is just my style! Plus it coordinates with the Everyday Jars Die Cuts.

8. Pick a Pattern DSP (144163 $11.00) -- Full disclosure, I already bought this paper! But I love it so much, I'll be buying another pack. I love the mix of patterns and colors. So cute!

9. 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows (144217 $8.50) -- I always love seeing what new accessories SU designs and these bows are just way too cute! I'll be featuring these in one of the June Stamp Club projects.

10. 3/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (Night of Navy 144189  Peekaboo Peach  144192  Berry Burst 144191  Emerald Envy 144190  $8.00) -- I'm not one to buy a ton of ribbon, but this particular kind is too pretty to pass up. As I've already bought a spool of different Berry Burst ribbon, I'll probably get this in Night of Navy.

Now that you've seen all the great new products in the catalog, what is on your Top 10 list?

Pick a Pattern of Flowers

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a card using one of the new product suites. For preorder, I had to have the Pieces and Patterns Stamp Set, Pick a Pattern DSP, and matching Crushed Curry Ribbon. This card is a fun take on pattern play that so trendy right now! A simple design of strips of DSP over a stamped background. I finished off the card with a great sentiment and fun ribbon.

• Stamps: Pieces and Patterns
• Inks: Flirty Flamingo
• Cardstock: Pick a Pattern DSP; Sahara Sand; Flirty Flamingo
• Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon
• Tools:

Birthday Dino

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a card featuring new catalog products. .How cute is this paper? When I saw it was available for preorder, I knew I had to have it. The pack has some great patterns, but the dinosaurs are definitely my favorite. For my card, I pieced together a strip of fun dino dsp, a coordinating pattern, and a stamped piece of Sahara Sand. From there I added a great sentiment from my newest set, Better Together. I can't wait to use this stamp set and pattern paper pack more. Stay tuned for some great new product cards in June. 

• Stamps: Pieces and Patterns; Better Together
• Inks: Sahara Sand; Emerald Envy; Flirty Flamingo; Crushed Curry
• Cardstock: Pick a Pattern DSP; Emerald Envy; Sahara Sand
• Accessories: 
• Tools: Stitched Shapes Framelits

Sunday Haul #6

A quick stop at Michael's for snail ended with me taking advantage of a 60% off all Recollections stickers and washi tape. This will definitely be a great addition to the kiddos scrapbooks. And the washi tape will be great for my planner.

And my Stampin' Up! preorder arrived! Look at all the fun new goodies I got!

• Pick a Pattern DSP
• 2017-2019 In Color Cardstock
• Lemon Lime Twist Ink
• Powder Pink Ink
• Tranquil Tide Ink
• Berry Burst Ink
• Fresh Fig Ink
• 2017-2019 In Color Markers

• Feathery Friends Stamp Set
• Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set
• Pieces and Patterns Stamp Set
• Brights Markers
• Duet Banner Punch
• Better Together Stamp Set