Stampin Royalty Color Challenge

This week at Stampin' Royalty we bring you a color challenge.   The colors are Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder and Very Vanilla.  I was inspired by a fellow design team card.    I also decided to take it to another level by using Create with Connie & Mary's sketch challenge of the week.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Timeless Love
Ink:   Early Espresso, Watermelon Wonder, Crumb Cake, Old Olive
Paper:   Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder, Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Antique Buttons, Linen Thread
Tools:   Triple Banner Punch, Project Life Corner Rounder, Blender Pens

Forever & Always

So many ideas came to mind when I saw this week's Freshly Made Sketch, I had so many great ideas.      In the end, I remembered I got this great bridal stamp set and knew I wanted to create something with it since wedding season is upon us.

One thing lead to another and I remembered about the beautiful Timeless Elegance designer series paper.   In the end, I absolutely love the way this card came out.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp sets:  Loving Thoughts, bridal stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:   Versamark
Paper:   Sahara Sand, Basic Black,  Timeless Elegance designer series paper
Accessories:   Neutral Candy Dots, Black Embossing Powder
Tools:   Oval Framelits, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun

Congrats

On page 96 on the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog, I was completely inspired by the beautiful Congrats card.    I was on the fence with the Sunshine Sayings stamp set and Sunshine Wishes framelits but when I saw this great card, I was sold!!   Such a simple and beautiful wedding, anniversary and bridal shower cards.

So I decided to case the card and make it my own.    I decided to use the Something Borrowed designer series paper for the background of my card.   I have to say I love the way this card came out.   This might become my go to wedding card format.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Sunshine Sayings
Ink:   Soft Suede
Paper:  Whisper White, Saharad Sand, Crumb Cake, Something Borrowed Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Twine from a local craft store
Tools:   Sunshine Wishes framelits

Caseing the Catty

We are now blog hopping at Caseing the Catty.   So hop with us from one design team member to the next. I hope you can join us in the hop and enjoy all the beautiful creations that we case (copied and steal everything) from the 2015-16 Stampin' Up! catalog.   This week we are challenge everyone to case a project from the Love and Sympathy section of the catalog.

I decided to create something with the For the New Two Stamp Set that I just got.   I love the simplicity of the layout of of the card on page 28. 

If you have been following the hop, you just came from Jessica Williams blog and the next stop in the hop is

back to the Judy May.

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets:   For the New Two

Ink:   Versamark, Pink Pirouette and Old Olive Blendabilites

Paper:   Whisper White,  Something Borrowed Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Gold Cord, Gold Embossing Powder

Tools:   Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy

Perfect Pennants, Perfect Couple and Your Perfect Day

I was completely inspired by this week's My Favorite Thing sketch of the week.   I love the square sketch.  I have done similar sketches with squares and I have to say I love the way they come out!

How funny is that this card has three stamp sets that have the word perfect in it.   Perfect Pennants, Perfect Couple and Your Perfect Day!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Perfect Pennants, Perfect Couple and Your Perfect Day
Ink:  Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark
Paper:   Sahara Sand, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black
Accessories:  Neutral Candy Dots, Whisper White Embossing Powder
Tools:   Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Die

Congratulations to the Bride & Groom

When I saw the last sketch of the month from Verve, I was completely inspired.   The long top strip made me think of the Bow Builder Punch.    Then the the bow made me think of a wedding card and then it was perfect for the For the New Two stamp set I just got.

The dress was a free from cut I did.   I used the old Dress Framelits for a guide, but I just cut the card.   The bottom of the dress was a white emboss Flowering Flourishes

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   For the New Two, Flowering Flourishes
Ink:   Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride, Versamark
Paper:  Whisper White, Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   White Embossing Powder, Pearls, White Enamel Dots from a local craft store
Tools:   Bow Builder Punch

Wedding Caseing the Catty

We are blog hopping at Caseing the Catty.   We will now be hopping from one design team member to the next.   I hope you can join us in the hop and enjoy all the beautiful creations that we case (copied and steal everything) from the Occasions Mini.    This week we are casing the Wedding section of the Occasions Mini.

I decided to case the card on page on page 44.

If you have been following the hop, you just came from Caseing the Catty   the next stop in the hop is
Bronwyn Eastley.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Perfect Day
Ink:   Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe
Paper:  Whisper White, Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Rhinestones, White Baker's Twine, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools:   Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy

Perfect Day

I have to say I love gold mixed with any color.    Yesterday I posted another gold and pistachio creation.    Here is today's creation inspired by the photo for our Stampin' Royalty photo inspiration,

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Perfect Day
Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Versamark
Paper:  Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Whisper White Baker's Twine, Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Gold Embossing Buddy, Pearls
Tools:  Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Your Perfect Day

How cute is this week's Freshly Made Sketch!   So simple but yet so versatile.    Check out all the samples made with the sketch here.

I decided to pull out the Your Perfect Day for the challenge along with some gold trimmings.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Your Perfect Day
Ink:   Versamark
Paper:   Whisper White, Blush Blossom, Gold Foil Vellum, Gold Foil
Accessories:  Pearls, Gold Metallic Baker's Twine, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools:  Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy

Your Perfect Day

I have to say I really like the colors in this week's Stampin' Royalty challenge.   The red with grey is a great color combination.  My eyes were drawn to the ampersand in the photo as well.  

The challenge will be open until 3:00 (PST) February 23rd.   Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Your Perfect Day, Garden Party
Ink:  Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Smoky Slate
Paper:  Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Smoky Slate Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls
Tools:  Serif Essentials Alphabet Sizzex

Mr & Mrs

So here to the Mr & Mrs.    Here is another card I made for my cousin for her wedding day.    Here is a card made with my Label Love stamp set.  

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Label Love
Ink:   Baked Brown Sugar
Paper:   Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Lullaby Designer Series Paper, Baked Brown Sugar Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Whisper White Tafetta Ribbon and Button, Pearls, Baked Brown Ruffled Ribbon, Doily
Tools:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Project Life Corner Rounder, Artisan Label Punch

Mr & Mrs

Recently my little cousin just got married.    I needed to make a few wedding cards.   As always I am the go to person for making cards in my family.    So when there is a family event.  I not only need to make one card I need to make more than one design for the occasion.

Here is my wedding card made with the Perfect Couple stamp set.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Perfect Couple
Ink:   Basic Black, Real Red
Paper:   Whisper White, Lost Lagoon, Basic Black, Lost Lagoon Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Pearls

Pals Paper Arts Challenge

 As soon as I saw the Pals Paper Arts challenge, I loved it!   I love any color combo that has grey as part of it's combination.    Here is Lost Lagoon, Pool Party and Basic Gray.   I decided to do a wedding card with this amazing color combo.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Perfect Couple, Sweet Essentials and Border Banter
Ink:  Lost Lagoon, Pool Party and Basic Gray
Paper:   Whisper White, Pool Party and Basic Gray
Accessories:  Rhinestones

Mojo Monday

Can you believe that the new catalog will be out in just a just a few short weeks.    June 2nd you can start purchasing from the new catalog.    That means only a few more days you can get some of your retiring favorites before they are gone.

Click here to start shopping and get your retiring stamp sets and accessories before they are gone.

Here is my card I made with the retiring Field Flowers and the retiring Hostess exclusive stamp set, Banner Greetings. 

I love this week's Mojo Monday sketch.    I had to say I had a lot of fun working with it.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Field Flowers, Banner Greetings
Ink:  Cajun Craze
Paper:  Whisper White, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon and Button
Tools:  Hearts Collection Framelits, Small Heart Punch
Misc:  Balsam Wood

Great Retro Sketch

 I just absolutely love this week's Retro Sketch.   I always wanted to do a triangle card and I get to do it with this week's sketch.   It is also perfect for this month's Fiskateers challenge which is to Back to Basics with only using our paper trimmers as a tool.   I cheated a little with my rounded corner.   I just can't seem to stop doing that!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Together Forever
Ink:  Calypso Coral
Paper:   Whisper White, Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Gold Cord and Sequins
Tools:  Envelope Punch Board

Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge

 I was completely drawn into this week's Pals Paper Arts color challenge.   So springy!!! I decided to pull them together to make a wedding card with the color challenge.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Together Forever, Flowering Flourishes
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron
Paper:  Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz Prints Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls
Tools:  Envelope Punch Board, Elegant Bouquet Textured Embossing Folder

Happy Anniversary

My aunt and uncle are celebrating their golden 50th anniversary.   Here is a card that I made for their big milestone with this week's My Favorite Things sketch.
The florals were made with the fancy flower punch.   Click here to see a tutorial.     I decided to forgo the one petal step of the tutorial and added a pearl to the center.   I also applied some glitter to the ends of the flower.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Flowering Flourishes, Something to Celebrate
Ink:   Versamark
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White, Good as Gold Card Kit, Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Gold Embossing Powder, Whisper White Button, Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape
Tools:  Fancy Flower Punch, Build a Blossom Punch, Labels Framelits, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Envelope Punch Board

Winter Themed Wedding Card

 I have to say I love that gold is back in the trend watch!   What can I say I love it!!   Here is a wedding card I made for my cousin that got married.   I love the poinsettas on the card for this time of year.  

The mr and mrs.  I stamped with gold ink and then used gold embossing folder.   The &, I just stamped in gold and waited for it just dry.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Together Forever
Ink:  Gold Metallic Ink
Paper:  Whisper White, Gold Metallic
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Antique Brads, Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Poinsetta Sticker  and Doily from a local craft store, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools:  Hearts Framelits, Big Shot, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Heart to Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch

Forever & Always

You can never have too many wedding cards for inspiration.   Here I used a retired simply scappin' kit to make the card.   I picked it up knowing one day it will come in handy!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Label Love, Loving Thoughts
Ink:  Smoky Slate
Paper:   Guest Book Simply Scrappin' Kit, Basic Gray Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories:   Pearls
Tools:  Eyelet Border Punch, Artisan Love Punch, Heart Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot

More Bridal Cards

I have to say I really love the retired Affection Collection.   So elegant and perfect to make a bridal card.  Here is another bridal card to inspire for a future wedding or shower card.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Affection Collection, So Many Sayings
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Basic Gray Patterns Designer Series Paper, White Metallic from a local craft store
Accessories:  Rhinestones, Styled Silver Hardware, Whisper White Tafetta Ribbon, Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:  Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store