Ten Minute Thursday!

Good morning!

I realize that it's now Friday, but when I made and posted this card it was Thursday! Haha. I'm just now blogging about it.

Do you ever hit a slump in crafting? I sure have...and am currently. I'm trying to work my way out of it. I said at the beginning of summer one of the things I NEED to do more is get in my craft room. It's just overwhelming at this point. I have stuff from OnStage in April, the new catalog release in June and now its Holiday Catalog pre-order. AHH! It's just too much honestly.

Usually, when I fall into a slump, it's easy to get out of it with a few challenges (past or present) and sketches that I find on Pinterest. Lately, I've been just scrolling and nothing has come out of it. Until yesterday when I saw the Global Design Challenge and I thought- "Oh, I can do that." The designer's card was so clean and simple it was easy to CASE (copy and share everything or selectively edit, whichever you prefer). Along with that, I had to use a set that hasn't seen ink, which was my preference.

Here's what I came up with:

Enlarged for ALL the details, lol!

I LOVE clean and simple. I love very detailed cards as well, but typically I have little time to make something, so the faster the better- without losing the detail of course :) The Time for Tags set isn't just for tags- you can make cute cards with it as well. To add a little dimension, I tucked the Tulle Polka Dot ribbon underneath and added just a few teensy enamel dots from the Happiness Blooms enamel dot set. Oh, and the adorable paper is the Dinorawr DSP, which reminds me of melons for whatever reason. :)

Here's the original design:

While I'm certainly not out of the slump yet, it's getting better. Hopefully, you'll be seeing more of me here as well- blogging is not my immediate first love (remember quick and simple), but I'll pop in from time to time.

Happy stamping, friends, and thanks for stopping by!

Jayme

Delightful Friend

Hey friends! 

It's been a while! 

I thought I gave up blogging for good this time. Except, i didn't think of all the things I'd miss- Pinterest, challenges and blog hops! I thought, oh Facebook will be good enough. And it is, unless you want to do those things (mostly). Long story short- I'm back! 

So I’ve been holding on to this paper because, let’s face it, it looked like an absolute nightmare to adhere. I just envisioned a mess of liquid Mono glue and it’s stickiness every.where.

Enter spray adhesive! What a game changer!
I was able to make 3 or 4 more with minor changes all in about 30 minutes because of it.

Fun, right? The black card was made just by stamping the ink pad directly to the paper! I'm telling you, so easy!

I know you have some of this paper hanging around- grab your spray adhesive and go to town! Make sure you do this in a well ventilated area, please? 

Happy stamping! (or spraying)

Jayme

Seeing Pink for TSOT

Good morning friends!

So turns up, today is NOT Monday. It is actually Tuesday and totally spaced posting this entry.

I hope you all had a relaxing Memorial Day. As a Veteran the day means a lot to me, as I've seen so many pass before me. Thank you to those who paid the ultimate price, it's because of them that we are able to enjoy so many freedoms today.


Before it's too late, here is my design team card for this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge! We had a fun sketch that also had the add-on of a monochromatic theme! It just so happened that I got fun new ombre papers from the NEW SU catalog!

I used the new Eastern Medallions suite and it is really as beautiful as all of the pictures show. I must admit, I jumped on the train to order when it first came out, but was intimidated to use the dies. Now I regret doing so! They are SO beautifully detailed and have TONS of combinations. I used them with the new Lovely Words Thinlets. 

I used NEW 2017-19 In Color Berry Burst and the matching DSP from the Color Theory Suite. The friend sentiment is actually the back side of the ombre paper and has this cracked paint look to it!  Its hard to see in the pictures, but there is Wink of Stella behind the die cuts and sponged onto the layers of cuts and added some of the new glimmer enamel dots in coordinating shades as well. 

I hope you are able to play along with this week's challenge! Be sure to add your entry to the Facebook group or to the TSOT page with the Linky. It can be as simple or as detailed as your creative mind envisions it! 

Thanks for stopping by and apologies for the late posting!

Have a stamptastic day!! 

Product List

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$8.00

Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack

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$10.00

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle

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$103.50

Glitter Enamel Dots

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$7.00

Lovely Words Thinlits Dies

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$27.00

Stampin' Trimmer

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$30.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

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$7.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

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$8.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

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$4.00

WWC90 Black on White Challenge

Hey there!

So the Watercooler Wednesday crew posted a great challenge today that is super simple!

Maybe too simple....

Just simple enough that I could read the rules and whip something up real quick like.

I love it!

So here is what I came up with. 

I knew to make it easier for my brain, I needed a BIG focal point. Such as font or this delicious old farm truck from Countryside (loooooooong retired). I added the sentiment from the Sale-a-bration set, What I Love. 

If you know me, you know I love stamping that can be totally accomplished (and quite possibly blogged about) in under 10 minutes. 

Thanks for popping in today! Have a stamptastic day!

Product List

What I Love Photopolymer Stamp Set

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$0.00

Countryside - Clear-Mount Stamp

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$16.95

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

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$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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$9.00

Stampin' Trimmer

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$30.00

Clear Block Bundle

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$71.50

Birthday Wishes for Watercooler Wednesday 66!

Good morning friends!

This morning I decided to quickly play along with Watercooler Wednesday's challenge that ends in probably minutes! Hopefully I get this done on time!

Here's my take!

I'm really excited for the new Stampin' Up! In-Colors!! They work beautifully together and are just so fun!! This paper is the front and back of one of the sheets in the new in-color paper pack!! I paired it with the Build a Birthday stamp set and bam! Done!

Have a stamptastic day!!! Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

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$6.50

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad

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$6.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

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$6.50

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

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$6.50

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

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$6.50

Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad

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$6.50

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

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$7.00

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack

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$10.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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$8.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

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$5.00

Clear Block Bundle

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$67.00

Big Shot

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$110.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

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$40.00

Standard Cutting Pads

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$11.00

Ovals Collection Framelits Die

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$27.00

Round 'Em Up!

Hey friends!

I am the worst about blogging. I apologize if you stroll over and don't find new content. There are just those days where its 2 of the 3 can happen: make card, photograph and post to Facebook from the phone. If I'm lucky, I'll then text those photos to my computer (my iCloud doesn't always share as it should) then upload to the blog.

That last step gets missed. Frequently.

So, another round up is happening. Ready? Here we GOOOOO!

Most of these cards were made just within a few days of each other. Just not posted in separate posts.

First up, My design team card for Try Stampin' on Tuesday! We have a fun sketch this week, be sure to check it out!! The theme is "mom and me". I used the Pedal Pusher stamp set from sale-a-bration and colored with mint macaron and strawberry slush and cut with the large heart framelet die.

This is a pregnancy announcement card that a friend asked me to make for a co-worker of hers. I found a card similar on Pinterest and dug out my Bundle of Joy (retired) set to recreate it!

Ah, who doesn't love Star Wars on May the 4th? Me, thats who! haha! I just can't get into it, by my kid loves it! I found this paper at JoAnn Fabrics and used the Alphabet Rotary Stamp for the sentiment.

What better card to send to the creator of the "Imbringingbirthdaysback" movement, than this adorable birthday card? Shannon West carved this stamp and Stampin' Up just loved the meaning behind the movement and put it into production! I used the 2016-17 In-colors to create the background, then muted it with a piece of vellum cardstock over top. The lace ribbon is on the retirement list, so move quickly to get those!!

A quick and simple birthday card here using the Birthday Bouquet DSP and Blushing Bride cardstock by Stampin' Up! The birthday stamp and twine aren't SU products but look adorable! I added a touch of glimmer with the Wink of Stella clear brush!

Do you know the way to my heart? Clean and simple, replicable stamping is how you get there! I cased this layout from Shannon West and just LOVE it. I used the birthday sentiment from "Remembering your birthday" set, which is also on the retired list this year, along with vellum, silver glitter stars, and Everyday Chic washi tape. I pulled out random leftover card bases (Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Rich Razzleberry) I had and went to town! 

This card I used the sentiment from Happy Happenings, which is sticking around another year, with Melon Mambo! 

See, told you I loved this layout! This one is with a white linen (non-SU) base, black sequins and the glitter tape from Sale-a-bration! Sentiment is from the February Paper Pumpkin!

Finally! Some new stuff!! I got my preorder yesterday and was SO excited!! I was certain that some of the colors were similar to retired colors. Some weren't, but 2 were exactly the same, the inks anyway. I don't have the paper to compare. Flirty Flamingo is a slightly pinker pink than Cameo Coral, which is retired and has a touch of orange in it. (maybe, I don't know color theories, just what it looks like to me!) Emerald Envy is a dead ringer for Gorgeous Green (not green galore). Spot on. I stamped it a bunch of times, looked in different lights, its the same. Dapper Denim is a perfect match to Not Quite Navy, also a retired color. I also stamped some different blues to show how it compares. 

So after all that, I played around with my new colors and stamps!! I used the Perfectly Wrapped border (NEW!!!!), Suite Sayings, and Thoughtful Banners (solid stamp, also NEW!) with Emerald Envy ink and gold metallic thread!

Phew! I appreciate you stopping by today!! I hope you have a fabulous weekend and an even better Mother's Day! 

Have a stamptastic day!!