I had a completely different post planned for today, but there’s something to say about being flexible. See, I’m not stubborn at all!
I subscribe to my very talented stamping friend, Brian King’s blog. Today, Brian posted his card for the Global Design Project. At the same time, Mary Fish was having a little fun over at the Pals private Facebook Gallery. So, because of Brian and the GDP Design Team, I’m CASEing Connie Collins’ beautiful card for this week’s Challenge, and… my project features Washi Tape for the Pals’ Gallery.
Connie’s card is absolutely gorgeous… simple and sparkly.
CASE is an acronym for “Copy and Share Everything”. You can either copy every design element of a card or use the project for inspiration. I believe CASEing another artist’s work is a wonderful compliment, providing proper credit is always given.
I was inspired by Connie’s “love” theme and her use of the horizontal striped paper. My focal point is centered along with Connie’s, but mine has a few more layers. My card is more “casual” than Connie’s, but we both embellished the patterned paper. I used a Thinlit die to crop my sentiment which was also inspired by Connie’s work.
This was a fun CASE. Thank you Connie and the GDP Design Team for the challenge.
So, grab your favorite patterned paper, snip and crop a few elements for a center focal point, and create something magical.
Current Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used: Card Stock – Whisper White, Basic Black, Watermelon Wonder and “Go Wild” Designer Series Paper Stack. Embellishments – Metallics Sequin Assortment and Basic Black Baker’s Twine. Tools – Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.
It's Sunday, and in New Jersey we have a lot of snow… really… a lot of snow! I'm using my downtime to enjoy some card making and catch up on a few movies I recorded. I wouldn't want this weather all the time, but it's nice to have a few days to not have to be anywhere and it really is pretty out there, but by next week I'm sure I'll be counting the days for some beach weather!
So, with Valentine's Day coming in just a few weeks, I thought I would start on a few Valentine cards. Every year I send a few to some special friends… I really do enjoy writing personal notes and sending hand made cards.
Today's card is clean, simple and the sentiment is sweet. I'm still waiting for my new SU order from the Occasions Catalog, so I'm filling in the blanks with supplies from the Annual Catalog.
Lots of Whisper White gives this card a very "clean" look, and I think the combination of Pool Party and Real Red is great for Valentines. I haven't used my Rhinestone Basic Jewels in a long while so I was happy to "discover" them again for this project. The curvy lines on the patterned paper are a perfect match to the sentiment stamp set, "Hello Life".
So, take a walk back through your stampin' stash and "discover" something that will be "new" to you and create something beautiful!
Just in time for the Pals Paper Artsnew Sketch Challenge! Whew, I made it!
When I saw this very unique sketch from Nicole this week, I really wasn't sure how to get going, so I went through all of my stamps and found this sentiment from the "From My Heart" set in the Annual Catalog. Naturally, my card had to be a Valentine…
So, back to my favorite "Stacked With Love" Designer Series Paper Stack. I thought the casual burlap texture of the background paper just went so well with the casual and comfortable sentiment. The rest just flowed and, of course a little glitter heart makes for a nice finale.
Welcome to the first Pals Blog Hop of 2015. We hope your new year is off to a great creative start. To celebrate the new Stampin' Up! year, we are showcasing products from our newest catalog this month – the Occasions Catalog. You may also see new Sale-a-bration products too! If you don't know how to earn free Sale-a-bration products – contact your demonstrator to learn more.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains. Use the full lineup below to move along from blog to blog so you see all of the new projects.
So, for our Hop, I decided to play with some patterned paper from "Stacked With Love"DSP stack. There are 48 sheets (4 each of 12 designs) and are so much fun to mix and match. The "love" sentiment is from the new "Hello Life" photopolymer stamp set – it's a super cute font, don't you agree?
I added a little something from the Annual Catalog, just because it's such a favorite of mine… I cased the sketch for this card from a card featured in the "Everyday Occasions Simply Created Card Kit". There are some adorable creations in that kit.
So, find a neat sketch, match up your patterned paper, add some sparkle and create something magical for someone special.
The next stop is Amy Wiliams at Stamp and Spice on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting and I'll see you next month.
Here's to Stampin' Up!'s new Occasions Catty, Sale-A-Bration, and a Valentine's Day debut!
Definitely on "My Favorites" list, these Tiny Treat Boxes are "soo sweet"! The actual completed size is a 2" square and you get 25… enough for all your favorite Valentines. My daughter already asked me to make them for her 2nd grade students.
Another item on my favorites list is dark chocolate truffles… but more on that in a future post… maybe.
Embellished with banners from the new "Stacked With Love" Designer Series Paper Stack, some Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, sentiments from the "Hello Life" stamp set, and a tiny sequin sparkle,they're a perfect little token of love on Valentine's Day.
So, get yourself a package of these adorable boxes, add your favorite embellishments and send your love to all your special Valentines.
Click the image below to view the Occasions Catalog PDF
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Connie’s card is absolutely gorgeous… simple and sparkly.
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