Warm Weather = Birds

Hello Stamping Friends,

Hope you have been enjoying these past few days for way above normal temperatures for February. I know I have been loving them. Almost all the crazy snow we got while we were away on vacation (BTW, that's  rude awakening to come home to after being in sunny Arizona) is just about melted. That is a great sight. I know we will probably get one more storm before it's all said and done but it's so much easier to deal with (mentally, that is) when there is not a huge accumulation already waiting to melt.

This week at Sisters in stamping the theme goes right along with the warmer temperatures (and it was planned weeks ago, so we had no way of knowing). It's all about the birds this week.

I used the Pop of Paradise flamingo for my card. Flamingo's = warm weather so I'm sticking with it. What better color to use for the card but Flirty Flamingo too. Just can't help it.  There's so much I love about this card, the pink, black and white color combo and the polka dots on the background that are embossed are of course my top two reasons. I know, I know, you know me too well and could have said that without me sharing it.

The background behind the flamingo is just a watercolor wash using some flirty flamingo ink and an aqua painter. Easy peasy!  It really is an easy card to duplicate and it will be loved by anyone.

Be sure to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more great bird ideas. Thanks for stopping by.

Product List

Pop Of Paradise Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141581] $19.00	Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133739] $7.50	Big Shot [143263] $110.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [141397] $6.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Small Heart Punch [117193] $5.95	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

Did You Wear Your Pearls Today?

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today at the Sisters in Stamping we are celebrating "Wear Your Pearls Day" by sharing some great projects that use some Basis Pearls, the perfect little addition to finish off every stamped project. The Basic Pearls are a great finishing look.

For this card, I used the botanical blooms stamp set and thinlits in what I would call a non-traditional color combination. I usually want to make flowers that are yellow, pink, and purple. Never blues, but I must admit that I really like the finished look of this card even though I'm not a "blue person."

I love these thinlits because they cut the shape out and also cut the center out just a bit so some of the flowers have dimension. Notice the little pearls at the center of each flower? They really add a lot to the overall finished look of this card. Without it, the flowers would be a bit "dull." Do you agree?

Adding some texture to the layered basic gray cardstock gives the card even more dimension. You know I love using some textured folders on most projects. I think at this point, I often feel that a project isn't "finished" until it has some texture on it.

Don't forget to check out the Sisters in Stamping blog for more ideas using pearls. Hope you wore your pearls today.

Product List

Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [140757] $17.00	Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $33.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00
Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $8.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122923] $8.00
Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $7.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00

A Cheery Birthday Wish

Hello Stamping Friends,

Another Friday is here. Why is Friday the best day of the week? This week at Sisters in Stamping we are sharing more new stamp sets with all of  you. I decided to share with you this card using Watercolor Words. I really like this stamp set, there are great watercolor looking greetings along with several images that will make quick but great looking cards. Isn't that what everyone wants?

To achieve this center oval I used one of the oval framelits to cut an oval to use as a mask. I placed the oval onto the very vanilla cardstock and stamped around the cardstock. This is a great way to achieve the look of layers without actually adding the bulk of layers.

I also stamped a couple of the flowers on scrap paper and cut them out to layer them onto the front of the card. Of course, I added some dazzling diamonds to make it that much better. You know I love my glitter.

Using this stamp set but changing the three colors, the image and the greeting you will achieve a whole new looking card. Why reinvent the wheel?

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more peaks at new stamp sets.

Product List

Watercolor Words Photopolymer Stamp Set [138702] $26.00	Ovals Collection Framelits Die [129381] $27.00	Big Shot [113439] $110.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $7.00	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $7.00	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [133645] $6.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [133642] $6.50	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [133644] $6.50	Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon [138418] $7.00
Handheld Stapler [139083] $10.00	Silver Mini Staples [135847] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Dazzling Details [124117] $2.50	2-Way Glue Pen [100425] $4.50