Sunday Haul #5

Another small week in terms of craft supply buying. I placed my June Stamp Club order on Sunday and received it on Wednesday.

Champagne Glimmer Paper
2013-2015 In Color Card Stock
Park Lane DSP
Winter Frost DSP Stack (clearance rack)

I also made a quick stop into Michaels on Friday. I had wanted to get some snail, but all they had was removable. I did take advantage of the 40% all Project Life products. I grabbed a black 6x8 album, Animal theme pack, Nautical theme pack, Design 2, 3, and 4 page protectors, and replacement trimmer blades.

Finally I received my yellow, children's book, and PL card revamp swaps back.

I'm finalizing my big June order for submission either today or tomorrow. I'm still deciding between a few new stamp sets. And I definitely have to pick up some new accessories. Plus, I'm buying the ink pad caddy to help organize all my stash. It will be a large order. Come back next Sunday to see what I got.

May Swap Card

My SU holds a monthly card swap. We get the name of one of our fellow members and make a card for them. When everyone receives their cards, we post to our FB group and show off the pretties! May was my first month participating in the swap and of course I got our group leader. I decided to attempt a card using the new stamp set: Work of Art. I actually recieved the set free at the catalog premiere at the end of April but haven't done much with it until this card. I think i was extremely scared of how abstract the set is. Lots of undefined ink patches. After a few duds, I finally settled on this design. The colors are much more vibrant in person. Overall, I liked my attempt, but obviously need to use this set more. And possibly scour Pinterest for more ideas.

Stamps: Work of Art
Inks: Basic Gray; Perfect Plum; Calypso Coral; Pistachio Pudding
Cardstock: Pistachio Pudding In Color DSP; Smoky Slate
Accessories: Dazzling Details Silver
Tools:

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

Three Challenges Card

Today's card challenged me to incorporate three different aspects: color combination, sketch, and retiring products. Actually the card was made for June's Stamp Club HW. Our instructor challenged us to the color combination and I added the sketch and retiring products.

Card #1

Color combination

Retiring product

Eastern Elegance DSP
Express Yourself Stamp Set

My version

Description: I'm still on a mission to use my retired DSP in some great and creative ways. When I started to make this card, I realized that I don't really have So Saffron, but my upline said we could use the closest. So, I went with Crushed Curry as featured in the Eastern Elegance DSP. The DSP also features Coastal Cabana instead of Pool Party, but in just the little bit that you see, it's not a big difference. I kept the card base in Pool Party. I then added some random stamping to the base to give some visual interest. Simple card, but great use of color.

Stamps: Mosaic Madness; Express Yourself (retired)
Inks: Pool Party; Basic Gray
Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Pool Party; Smoky Slate
Accessories:
Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #2

Color combination

Sketch

Retiring product

Eastern Elegance DSP
Express Yourself Stamp Set

My version

Description: My second card is again using the Pool Party, Smoky Slate, and Crushed Curry (instead of So Saffron) color combination. I also aimed to again use my Eastern Elegance DSP. But for this one, I added a Mojo Monday sketch. I love how the circle patterns blended into each other. However, I probably should have stuck to a Crushed Curry sentiment instead of adding the Pool Party. Oh well...

Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
Inks: Pool Party
Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Pool Party; Smoky Slate
Accessories:
Tools: 2" Circle Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #3

Color combination

Sketch

Retiring product:

Eastern Elegance DSP
Banner Greetings Stamp Set

My version

Description: I think this is my favorite of the three cards I love the combination of patterns and colors. I think this design really does balance itself out.

Stamps: Banner Greetings (retired)
Inks: Pool Party
Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Pool Party
Accessories:
Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends); 2" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Sunday Haul #4

A fairly slow week acquisition wise. But I am saving up to making my big SU order next week. Plus I need to save for my June Stamp Club order. A quick trip to Michael's. I picked up some snail (the real reason I was there), white card stock, cream card stock, and the PL Wedding Kit (future gift).

I also received the June Take Ten Kit. I added on the sequins and enamel dots (for a great price!). I can't wait to incorporate the fun accessories. Some of the cards are pretty cute (blue one in particular), but I'm going to have to think about how to include some of them...

Quick Note Cards

Just a few quick note card sets for you today. I've had this pack of blank note cards for about three years (yes, I may have a slight craft supply hoarding problem). I decided to finally get rid of them. The more I looked at them, the more I thought I could jazz them up a bit and possibly sell them. So, I took the blank note cards and envelopes and paired them with some Amy Tangerine cardstock (value pack from Michael's) and some die cuts from a My Mind's Eye pack (brought from peachycheap.com). They are blank on the other side, perfect for writing a quick note to someone.

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)

New Discoveries #4: New SU Products

Today's New Discoveries is highlighting some of my favorite new products from the Stampin' Up 2014-2015 Annual Catalog. The products featured are new this year and all available to order.