Hand Delivered Balloons

Today’s card was made for my demo group's annual catalog swap. I picked the cute Hostess Stamp Set Hand Delivered and paired it with the gorgeous Garden Impressions DSP and Metallic Ribbon Combo.  I had to make 11 cards for the swap so I thought I would play with the color combinations a bit. Half of my cards featured the below piece of DSP and the pink ribbon with coordinating light color cardstock and colored in dresses. The other half featured a darker piece of DSP with the Shaded Spruce ribbon and coordinating colors. I love how fun these cards are! I hope the ladies enjoy them,

Light Collection featuring Calypso Coral, Powder Pink, and So Saffron

Dark Collection featuring Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, and Pacific Point

• Stamps: Hand Delivered
• Inks: Basic Black, So Saffron, Powder Pink, Pacific Point, Night of Navy, Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo
• Cardstock: Garden Impressions DSP; So Saffron; Shaded Spruce, Powder Pink, Petal Pink, Pacific Point, Night of Navy, Soft Sea Foam, Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo
• Accessories: Metallic Ribbon Combo
• Tools: 1" Circle Punch

Tutti-Frutti Birthday

Sadly we are losing the super fun Tutti-Frutti DSP stack, the shiny Metallic Foil Doilies, and lots of ribbon. So why am I posting these cards today? Because this design is just so versatile! Simply pick some fun paper, layer on some coordinating cardstock, wrap the layers in some ribbon, and add a layered sentiment. Easy Peasy! It was so easy, I went a little crazy and made six different versions. Thankfully I always need birthday cards on hand to send out. These will be going to good homes in the next couple of months.

• Stamps: Picture Perfect Birthday
• Inks: Garden Green, Berry Burst, Melon Mambo, Real Red
• Cardstock: Tutti-Frutti DSP, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Tangerine Tango, Peekaboo Peach, Real Red, Calypso Coral, Whisper White
• Accessories: Metallic Foil Doilies, Crushed Curry Ribbon, Lemon Lime Twist Ombre Ribbon, Basic Gray Shimmer Ribbon, Peekaboo Peach Ribbon, Calypso Coral Shimmer Ribbon
• Tools: Layering Circles Framelits

Birthday Quartet

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 featured, buy now before they are gone!

Today's quartet of birthday cards is a direct CASE from Bree @ Craft-somnia Momma. How could I not CASE these? They are the perfect simple birthday cards to highlight the fun images from the Magical Day stamp set and the pretty Myths and Magic DSP (sadly discontinued already). 

• Stamps: Magical Day
• Inks: Fresh Figs; Night of Navy; Basic Gray; Tranquil Tide; Stampin' Blends
• Cardstock: Myths and Magic DSP; Fresh Fig; Tranquil Tide; Night of Navy; Basic Gray; Whisper White
• Accessories: 
• Tools: Stitched Shapes Framelits; Magical Mates Framelits

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

Celebrate with Cake

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 featured, buy now before they are gone!

Today's card features the fun Birthday Memories DSP with the retiring Metallic Foil Doilies. Such a simple little card, but I really love it!

• Stamps: Amazing You (SAB)
• Inks: Real Red
• Cardstock: Birthday Memories DSP, Real Red, Whisper White
• Accessories: Metallic Foil Doilies
• Tools:

Passionate About Petals

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!

The Petal Passion DSP is perfect for adding color. I took the time one day to completely color in the entire 12x12" piece of Petal Passion paper with the Stampin' Blends. It took awhile, but I think you will agree that the result is just gorgeous. From there, I cut it up into card size pieces and tried to find a way to not cover it up too much. For the card below, I added a simple sentiment with a layering scalloped circle and a piece of Night of Navy Crinkled Ribbon.

Another fun card featuring the Petal Passion paper.

• Stamps: Birthday Blooms, Better Together
• Inks: Night of Navy, Calypso Coral, Stampin' Blends
• Cardstock: Petal Passion DSP, Real Red, Night of Navy, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Whisper White
• Accessories: Night of Navy Crinkled Ribbon, Rhinestones
• Tools: Layering Circles Framelits

Bright Memories

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!

Today's card are celebrating the fun and bright Birthday Memories DSP and the hostess stamp set In the City. I wanted to play with coloring the fun houses and vehicles in the stamp set. From there, I layered on some fun DSP.

Another fun card using the houses.

• Stamps: In the City
• Inks: Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Lemon Lime Twist, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Real Red
• Cardstock: Birthday Memories DSP, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Whisper White
• Accessories: Metallic Foil Doilies
• Tools: Stitched Shapes Framelits

A Parade of Dinos

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!

Today's card duo is just too fun! I knew I had to have the No Bones About It stamp set when it premiered and it hasn't failed me yet. I love making fun Dino birthday cards with this set. For this duo, I played with layering dinosaurs on top of some fun DSP from Naturally Eclectic. While the skeletons on top of solid Dinos are a lot of fun, I really love the simplicity of the second card. The tiny party hat gets me every time!

• Stamps: No Bones About It
• Inks: Emerald Envy, Night of Navy, Basic Gray, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party
• Cardstock: Naturally Eclectic DSP, Emerald Envy, Night of Navy, Whisper White
• Accessories: Metallic Enamel Shapes
• Tools: Ovals Framelits

A Bevy of Birthday Blooms

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!

The first stamp set I'm featuring in my retiring series is Birthday Blooms. All of my stamp club ladies can attest that this set has become one of my go-to sets for cards. I love how versatile the stamps are. We've stamped the outline, colored them in, created stained glass effect, heat embossed the image, and many more techniques. For this card, I created one to feature at April's stamp club and then found myself making an entire set. I love how different these cards look. Change out some colors and paper, and voila!, you have a completely different card!

• Stamps: Birthday Blooms
• Inks: Basic Black, Stampin' Blends, various markers
• Cardstock: Tutti-Frutti DSP, Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Basic Gray, Emerald Envy, Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Rose Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
• Accessories: Tangerine Tango Ribbon (retired), Peekaboo Peach Ribbon (retired), Rich Razzleberry Ribbon (retired), Sweet Sugarplum Ribbon (retired), Island Indigo Ribbon (retired), Basic Gray Shimmer Ribbon (retired), Lost Lagoon Ribbon (retired), White ribbon (retired)
• Tools: 

A Simple Leaf Birthday

Today’s card is being featured on Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a masculine card. I often turn to blues and greens for masculine cards. For this one, I wanted to play with coloring but keep the color palette within the earth tones. 

• Stamps: Thoughtful Banners
• Inks: Always Artichoke, Stampin' Blends (Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler)
• Cardstock: Just Add Color DSP, Always Artichoke, Old Olive, Gold Foil
• Accessories: 
• Tools: Duet Banner Punch