Baby Quilt

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to make a baby card. My sister is due in May with her first baby, a boy, so of course I had to make a great card for her. I loved making quilt card during Christmastime, but they do take so long. Even so, I decided to try it again. Instead of paper paper, I decorated each square with an image from the Bookcase Builder stamp set. I love how these cards turned out. So cute!

A variation using my favorite two colors: Sweet Sugarplum and Rich Razzleberry

• Stamps: Bookcase Builder
• Inks: Soft Sky; Dapper Denim; Sweet Sugarplum; Rich Razzleberry; Daggodil Delight
• Cardstock: Soft Sky; Dapper Denim; Sweet Sugarplum; Rich Razzleberry; Whisper White
• Accessories: Metallic Enamel Shapes; Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon; Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbon
• Tools: Stitched Shapes Framelits

Marvelous Mint Macaron

Hello everyone! With the close of every Stampin' Up Annual Catalog, we have to say goodbye to five In Colors. This May, we will be losing the following colors:

Initially I wasn't a huge fan of these colors. It seemed to be a odd combination. But over the past two years, I have grown to like all of the colors. In fact, I have grown to love love love Mint Macaron. It will be sad to lose these colors, but I am devastated to lose Mint Macaron. Hands down my favorite! Today I'm celebrating Mint Macaron and giving it a proper sendoff with three fun cards!

My first card is actually one I made using a ton of retired products. I don't usually hang on to retired stamp sets (preferring to sell them and get new ones), but I have kept two sets that get pulled out time and time again: Four You and Four Feathers! This great monochrome triptych features both of those retired sets plus one current set (Timeless Textures) and a great accessory (Mint Macaron Striped Ribbon). Simple card, yet it highlights the color beautifully.

• Stamps: Four Feathers (retired); Four You (retired); Timeless Textures
• Inks: Mint Macaron
• Cardstock: Mint Macaron; Whisper White
• Accessories: Mint Macaron Striped Ribbon
• Tools:

Card two features a Holiday Catalog stamp set that is carrying over! I immediately fell for the Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp Set and Punch and love that I can use it beyond Christmas time. The little suit stamp is perfect as a teddy bear. And I love the color combination of Mint Macaron and Crumb Cake. The soft colors make a great gender neutral baby card. This card also features the In Color DSP pack. I love these packs for great background pieces. SU sells the DSP packs in both In Color collections, Brights, Regals, Subtles, and Neutrals.

• Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas; Suite Sayings
• Inks: Mint Macaron; Crumb Cake; Chocolate Chip
• Cardstock: 2015-2017 In Color DSP; Neutrals DSP; Mint Macaron; Whisper White
• Accessories: Mint Macaron Striped Ribbon
• Tools: Cookie Cutter Punch; Layering Circles Framelits

Finally I am featuring my favorite color combination: Mint Macaron and Rich Razzleberry. Purple is my favorite color and I love the green and purple combo of these two colors. I am again featuring the In Color DSP as my background paper. I kept the main image of the card fairly simple with a jar full of flowers.

• Stamps: Jar of Love
• Inks: Sweet Sugarplum; Rich Razzleberry; Mint Macaron; Smoky Slate
• Cardstock: 2015-2017 In Color DSP; Mint Macaron; Whisper White
• Accessories:
• Tools: Everyday Jars Framelits

Super sad that we only have a few weeks left with Mint Macaron, but hey, maybe they will eventually bring it back when Stampin' Up does another color refresh. A girl can dream, right?

Stamp Sets to Use:

• Birthday Blooms
• Celebrate Today
• Build a Birthday
• Love and Affection
• Foxy Friends
• No Bones About It
• Watercolor Wings
• Papillon Potpurri
• Jar of Love
• Petite Petals
• Seaside Shore
• Suite Sayings
• Friendly Wishes
• Flower Shop
• Timeless Textures
• Playful Backgrounds
• Work of Art
• Blooms and Wishes
• Botanical Blooms
• Kinda Eclectic
• Labeler Alphabet
• Cookie Cutter Christmas
• Paisleys and Posies
• Endless Birthday Wishes
• Dragonfly Dreams
• Cool Treats
• Bookcase Builder
• Birdcage Builder
• Tasty Trucks
• Hey Chick
• Designer Tee
• Reverse Words
• Four You
• Four Feathers

Bookcase for Baby

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a card that CASEd a card from the Occasions Catalog. I chose to copy this card:

I love love love this stamp set! So many different options to create different bookcases. I chose to change up some of the objects to make it a baby card. I also substituted some DSP for the Hardwood stamp. Once I figured out my changes, I filled my bookshelves with a variety of objects. I love how it turned out!

• Stamps: Bookcase Builder
• Inks: Rich Razzleberry; Sweet Sugarplum; Calypso Coral; Mint Macaron; Flirty Flamingo; Peekaboo Peach
• Cardstock: Succulent Garden DSP: Tip Top Taupe; Rich Razzleberry; Sweet Sugarplum; Whisper White
• Accessories: Pearls
• Tools:

Occasions Catalog and SAB Swap Cards

I love participating in swaps when the new catalogs launch. Over the Christmas break, I was in three big swaps, ensuring lots of great cards to keep on hand for inspiration for me and my customers. Check them out!

Wanda Smith @ Wanda Creates

Michele SalchowJudy Pinner

Jeanne Moss @ Bluegrass StamperSheila Stanton @ Sheila StampsCreator unknownDarla Roberts @ Stampin' With Darla

(fellow member of the SSINK Design Team) Jenny Hall @ Jenny Stamps Up

Jen Guarino @ Faith, Grace, Stamp

(fellow member of the SSINK Design Team)

Jen Guarino @ Faith, Grace, Stamp

(fellow member of the SSINK Design Team)Jeanne Moss @ Bluegrass Stamper

Candy MichaelStasia ToddWendy Cranford @ Luvin' Stampin'Creator UnknownSheila Stanton @ Sheila StampsCatherine DaweLynda Falconer @ Crafter InspiredKathy ThistedJennifer Blomquist @ Northwest StamperLiz Mitchell @ Liz Loves 2 StampPamela Wu @ Stinky Tofu

(Pam's my upline and good friend)Carla BrantonNicole Flournoy @ Inky Fingers StampingStacey Lane @ A Work of CarteSusan Schultz

Trio of Bears

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a celebration card. Being a part of a parent group, there's always someone having a baby. This card is perfect for the new addition to the family. I took the same basic design as my Trio of Beasties card (coming on Monday) and replaced the beasties with bears. SU doesn't have any current baby DSP, but the A Little Foxy DSP is a perfect mix of patterns to use for a card like this. Overall, a super cute little card!

I also made a variation using some retired colors and paper as a make n take for my August crop day.

• Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas; Suite Sayings
• Inks: Calypso Coral; Pool Party; Smoky Slate
• Cardstock: A Little Foxy DSP; Calypso Coral; Pool Party; Whisper White
• Accessories:
• Tools: Cookie Cutter Punch

Froggy Says Welcome

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a a punch art card. I found a great punch art tutorial on Pinterest to make frogs. My mind went immediately to a fun nature inspired baby card. As complicated as this frog looks, it was fairly easy to make. I did have to modify the eyes as I do not have owl builder punch shown in the tutorial. No big deal, I can make something of it. Overall, I love this little baby card.

• Stamps: Foxy Friends; Happy Happenings
• Inks: Peekaboo Peach; Pear Pizzazz; Soft Suede
• Cardstock: Fruit Stand DSP; Pear Pizzazz; Daffodil Delight; Crumb Cake; Whisper White
• Accessories:
• Tools: Ovals Framelits; Fox Builder Punch; Hole Punch

Butterfly DSP

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create my own Designer Series Paper using my stamps. I adore my butterfly stamps and immediately pulled those out to use. From there it was just a question of my color palette. I decided to go with my reds and pinks and have fun. I kept the additions to this card simple to highlight my homemade DSP. This card is going to a special friend who just had a new baby girl.

• Stamps: Watercolor Wings; Papillon Potpurri; Suite Sayings
• Inks: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Rose Red
• Cardstock: Melon Mambo; Blushing Bride; Whisper White
• Accessories: Affectionately Yours Washi Tape
• Tools: Lots of Labels Framelits

SSINKIC33: Pastel Ice Cream Cones

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a card using the picture below as inspiration.

After glancing at the picture, I immediately knew that I would use the Celebrate Today stamp set. The set makes balloons, but I could turn those into ice cream cone shapes easily.  I set about adding some pattern stamps to the plain cardstock. Finally I added a nice sentiment. Lovely card for a new baby.

• Stamps: Celebrate Today; Welcome Words (retiring); I Think You're Great (retiring)
• Inks: Crumb Cake; Daffodil Delight; Wisteria Wonder; Blusing Bride; Mint Macaron
• Cardstock: Crumb Cake; So Saffron; Wisteria Wonder; Blusing Bride; Mint Macaron; Whisper White
• Accessories:
• Tools:

Sweet Lil Bows

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a card using retiring products. I love Stampin' Up's Designer Series Paper, but hate that it gets retired every new catalog. But before it goes away, I wanted to highlight one of our great paper packs: Sweet Li'l Things. For this card, I used the paper in the obvious way as a basis for a baby card. The bows were created using the versatile envelope punch board. I mixed up the patterns to give the bows a bit more layer. The end result is super cute!

Bow Dimensions:

• Bottom strip 4" x 1"
• Bottom bow layer 3" x 1"
• Bow loops 4 1/2" x 1"

• Stamps: Happy Happening
• Inks: Tangelo Twist
• Cardstock: Sweet Li'l Things DSP; Crumb Cake; Very Vanilla
• Accessories:
• Tools: Envelope Punch Board

Gift Card Holder

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a gift card holder. I found this design on Pinterest and ran with it. I really love the Sweet Li'l Things DSP and had to highlight it in some way. The turtle design was perfect as a border for my gift card holder. This design has a space for a gift card (under the flap), while still having space inside to right a note.

• Stamps: Petite Pairs (retiring)
• Inks: Tangelo Twist (retiring)
• Cardstock: Sweet Li'l Things DSP (retiring); Hello Honey (retiring); Pool Party
• Accessories: 2014-2016 In Color Washi Tape (retiring)
• Tools: Hexagon Embossing Folder (retiring)