Month: March 2022

Blended Dahlia Card Project

Today’s project uses the Dahlia Days Bundle. The star of this card is the blended dahlia which appears on the card front, envelope and on the inside of the card! The dahlia was stamped in Pale Papaya ink on Pale Papaya cardstock, then with a blender pen, Calypso Coral ink was used to shade the dahlia to really make it stand out. Of course, the Very Vanilla die cut lace over the black card mat helps to increase the drama of this card as well.

Ink blending using a blender pen is not difficult and doesn’t take a lot of time, but the reward is great! Give it a try and let me know what you think. Blender pens are quickly becoming one of my favorite tools!

You can find the project sheet for this card by clicking here. A link to my online store is included at the bottom of the project sheet if you’d like to purchase the items to make this card, or you can click on the “Shop with me” button at the top right of the screen.

I’ll be back tomorrow with another Friday Fun Day project so be sure to stop back to check it out. Wishing you a wonderful day!

Carol

Friends Are Like Seashells Card Project Featuring Waves of the Ocean/ Savings are in Bloom! / New Robot Buddies Kids Card Kit

friends are like seashells…you collect them along the way

Here is another card using the Waves of the Ocean bundle. Today’s card features an ocean wave crashing to shore with a pelican looking on while seagulls drift lazily overhead. Can you hear them?

I used an ink dauber to blend the sky colors of Balmy Blue and Fresh Fresia, while I used a blender pen to deepen part of the wave, the pelican, and pilings. The card is mounted on a Misty Moonlight card base with Wink of Stella to sparkle up the white of the wave, the seagulls, pelican and cloud.

The Waves of the Ocean Collection is now open for customer orders and I’m very excited for you to get your hands on this collection because all of the items are beautiful! Customers can order any of the Waves of the Ocean collection beginning March 1 through May 2. The bundle – the stamp set and dies – are an early release from the upcoming annual catalog. The Blue Foils 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, Waves of the Ocean 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, and the Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels are only available while supplies last. Don’t miss out on purchasing these products!

You can find the project sheet for this card by clicking here. A link to my online store is included at the bottom of the project sheet if you’d like to purchase the items to make this card, or you can click on the “Shop with me” button at the top right of the screen.

You can click here for a flyer which details all of the products in the Waves of the Ocean Collection.

Savings are in bloom!

Spring has sprung—and so have savings! During the month of March, save 20% on the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and select compatible stamp-and-die bundles. This promotion will run from March 1 to March 31, 2022. The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and select compatible bundles can be bought together or separately.

If this isn’t your first meeting with this mini crafting companion, you already know that this mini—but mighty—machine is durable, portable, and easy to use. It’s perfect for crafting on the go, or for those crafters who are short on storage space. If you haven’t used this machine before, the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss (like its counterpart, the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine) cuts and embosses with one pass.

If you have been on the fence about purchasing the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine now is the perfect time to purchase it! 20% off of select, compatible bundles that can be purchased with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is definitely a BIG added bonus also!

Click here to view and download the flyer for this promotion.

new robot buddies kids card kit

Stampin’ Up! provides a variety of kits that make crafting simple. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just staring out, the kits contain everything you will need to make cards or projects and instructions are included with each kit.

The latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is a fun one! With the Robot Buddies Kids Kit, configure cards featuring cute robots and robot themed images that kids will love.

Here are the kit details:

  • Kit includes 9 card bases—3 each in 3 designs—and 9 envelopes
  • Includes sticker sheets and printed die-cuts to decorate with
  • Includes two Classic Stampin’ Ink Spots in Bermuda Bay and Pumpkin Pie
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie

Check out the latest addition to the Kits Collection by visiting my online store.

Blessings of Home Z Fold Card Project

Happy Monday! Today’s card features the Blessings of Home large flower cluster in Fresh Fresia with accents of Smokey Slate and black. The Z fold is a perfect card base to show off this beautiful flower bouquet!

Stampin’ Blends were used to really show off these flowers and I paid careful attention to shading the petals and leaves to really make the flowers pop. Colors used include Fresh Fresia, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow, Pumpkin Pie, Smokey Slate, and Balmy Blue.

I love playing with color! The light and dark shades of Fresh Fresia were used on the flower petals and the light shade of Smokey Slate Stampin’ Blends were used to deepen the shadows on the petals, then blended again with Fresh Fresia. The Color Lifter Stampin’ Blend was used to lift and lighten some of the petals. Granny Apple Green is the primary color on the leaves with the dark shade of Mossy Meadow for the shadows, then blended again with Granny Apple Green. The same with the flower centers – Daffodil Delight is the primary color with the darker shade of Pumpkin Pie introduced to provide depth.

The black mats against the Smokey Slate card base really add to the impact of this card as well as the weathered wood planks of the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper. A black glitter ribbon bow was added to the card front and a portion of the flower bouquet was stamped and colored for the inside of the card as well as on the envelope. Caution…when coloring envelopes with Stampin’ Blends be sure to slip a piece of cardstock inside of the envelope to protect the opposite side from bleed through of the Stampin’ Blends.

I hope you enjoy today’s project! You can find the free, downloadable project sheet for this card here. A link is included at the bottom of the project sheet which includes a link to my online store if you’d like to purchase the items used to make this card or you can click on the “Stamp with me” link at the top right of the screen.

Today is the last day of Sale-A-Bration so if you want to grab free products, be sure to place your order of $50 or $100 before midnight tonight, mountain time.

Have a wonderful day!

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