Sunday Share Blog Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's time for another great blog hop for Share it Sunday. Remember to scroll to the bottom of this post to keep hopping along to see even more great projects.

I used my favorite set from the mini catalog for my card. I also used the colored vellum for behind the strips of designer paper. I love the shimmery look it give the card.

For this particular card I cut out the snowmen and attached to the card using dimensionals (no surprise there, right?)  I decided this card was going to remain a monochromatic card (well, except for the noses. Can't help that. They need to be orange.)

The snowmen were colored with Stampin' Blends so I could have different shades of the same color.

Product List

Snowbody Better Cling Stamp Set [156446] $21.00	Whimsy & Wonder 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [156329] $15.00	2021–2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum [155616] $12.00
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $23.00
Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154889] $9.00	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] $9.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00

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Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

Thanks for joining me for another great blog hop. This one is a color inspiration. I love challenges with colors that I often don't use in my creations. This challenge did just that. I really only use one of the colors and it is usually used with other bright colors. This combination really challenged me. I hope you like what I can come up. 

The only color I use on a regular basis is bermuda bay. So combining the other two colors had me thinking on my toes. In the end, I think I like it. (LOL)  I opened the stamp cabinet and looked at all my stamps to see which one was going to be the lucky one to see daylight today. The Birds and Branches set was the one that jumped out at me and said that I needed to use it. 

I decided the birds were going to be bermuda bay, the nest and branches were going to be cajun craze (because I saw it as a brownish color) and the merry merlot was going to be some corner flowers and the greeting. 

In order to get some variations in color, I simply stamped off on scrap paper to get a lighter shade of the cajun craze and the bermuda bay. If you only have a few colors, this is a perfect way to get more colors quickly. 

The birds and flowers were stamped on scrap paper and then cut out. Of course they were attached to the card with dimensionals. To finish it off, I used the blue adhesive backed gems for the center of the flower and the birds eyes. Although, I didn't want to leave them blue for the eyes, so I got out the Cajun Craze Stampin' Blend to color the eyes.

Product List

Birds & Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set [152570] $18.00	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] $17.00	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979] $8.75
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684] $8.75	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] $7.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $7.50	Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad [147112] $7.50
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879] $9.00	Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems [153547] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

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Stampers Dozen Blog Hop - Christmas Creations

Hello Stamping Friends,

Excited to be back with you again this week. Tonight is a blog hop with the Stampers Dozen and we are sharing some great Christmas ideas with all of you. Don't forget to keep hopping by clicking the links at the end of this post. You won't want to miss all of the awesome inspiration from some talented ladies.

I have a serious weakness for anything snowmen and this adorable snowman set was a no-brainer for me to order. Isn't it the sweetest stamp. Just look at those snowmen all cheerful with their wrapped snowball presents.

I used  non-traditional colors for my card. Although, if you want me to I can stretch it and say I used shades of red and green. LOL  I love the softness this card gives. It would even be a good card to send in January, February, or maybe even March in some areas. 

The metallic snippets on the designer paper is just the perfect finishing touch. A little sparkle can go a long way. The snowmen were colored with Stampin' Blends.

Another different little touch was punching the edges of the strip that I usually leave straight on a design like this, but I love the decorative edges and will be doing this more often, for sure!

Remember to keep hopping for more great inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

Stamper's Dozen September 2021 Blog Hop

1. Bonnie O'Neill – Bonnie Stamped
2. Kelly Acheson - A Stamp Above
3. Jodi Petersen – Jodi’s Card Designs
4. Rose Grunewald – Country Cards by Rose
5. Patty Chenail – Stamp-Patty’s - Stamping in My Flops
6. Judy Garza – Creativity Released
7. Sharon Hashimoto Burkert – As the Ink Dries
8. Carol Payne – Carol Payne Stamps
9. Rachel Yurkanin – Rachel’s Stamping Place
10. Debbie Naylor – Unfrogettable Stamping! Product List
    
    

    Snowbody Better Cling Stamp Set [156446] $21.00	Whimsy & Wonder 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [156329] $15.00	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $23.00
    Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $8.00	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $8.75
    Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154889] $9.00
    Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] $9.00	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] $9.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
    Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

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Fall Thank You - Sunday Fun Day

Hello Stamping Friends,

Hope you are enjoying this beautiful Sunday afternoon. It's definitely feeling like a fall day here in NEPA.  This week with Sisters in Stamping we are sharing with you some great fall thank you cards. The season doesn't matter; a thank you card is always needed.

I used a great set from the mini catalog. It is perfect for both the fall and winter seasons. It looks great with the multi-colored fall leaves falling to the ground. But, it would be just as great with some white snowflakes filling the background as well.

We need to remember to be thankful for every kindness shown to us. This card is perfect for just that. Besides, even though many people do things in kindness and are not expecting anything in return, a simple thank you goes a long way in making them feel appreciated.

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more fall thank you ideas.