Importance of Friends and Friendships in Our Lives

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The Importance of Friends and Friendships

What is the importance of friends and friendships in our lives?

Friends become a significant part of our lives, make life interesting and wonderful.

importance of friendsHere are 5 reasons that I consider to be the importance of friends in our lives.

  1. Friends improve our lives through sharing themselves with us. You may have various types of friends that fulfill different roles in your life.  There may be casual friends, close friends and/or besties.
  2. Friends provide us with emotional support.  Often we will need a friends to lean on, listen to us, share our tears and motivate us.  It is important to connect with others who will nurture our lives.
  3. Friends can boost your self-esteem. Friends will give us the attention and love that we need in the moment.  They boost your self-confidence and encourage you to keep moving on.
  4. When you have friends, there is never a need to be lonely.  Some of us like to surround ourselves with others and some may not be as social.  Hanging out with a friend is a great way to fight those “blues”.
  5. Friends can be sounding boards.  Talking and sharing with a friend can have can often help us change our lives for the better.

Importance of friends

importance of friends

Recipe

Stamps: Choose Happiness, Sheltering Tree, You’re So Sweet.

Ink/Markers: Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Cherry On Top DSP Stack, Window Sheets.

Accessories: Big Shot, Squares Collection Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Gold Sequin Trim, Pearl Jewels.

I created this pop-out shaker card for a friend that is very ill.  She is a bestie and has made a difference in my life.  She always accepted me for who I am, encouraged me through difficult times and got me to places that I may never have gone.  I am very grateful for her friendship.

This card was inspired by Nicole Tugrul.

Do you believe in the importance of friends and friendship in your life?

Leave a comment to tell me what roll your friends play in your life.

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Summer Strawberries in A Berry Basket – Yummy

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Summer Strawberries – So Sweet, So Good

Summer strawberries are so delicious.  What is better than picking the ripe strawberries off the vines and popping them into your mouth.

I plan to tuck a few strawberry candies into the summer strawberries basket and give it to friend to display for Canada Day.

Summer StrawberriesRecipe

Stamps: Project Life Day to Day.

Ink/Markers: Whisper White Craft.

Paper: Tip Top Taupe, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelits, Berry Basket BigZ Die, Floral Fusion BigZ Die, Autumn Accents BigZ Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Five Petal Punch, Old Olive 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon, 1/8” Handheld Circle Punch.

The strawberries were made using the Floral Fusion bigz die and the 5 petal punch which are discounted.  However, if you are lucky enough to have these products, you can find a tutorial on Carry’s Stampin’ on the Brain blog.

This strawberry basket was created for the Creative Crew challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers.  The cards and other projects will not be available until July 1st, so hop on over to view after that day.
The theme for this challenge is “Life is a Picnic” so all the challenges revolved around summer, picnics and all that goes with them. For this particular challenge we were asked for focus on anything food or family such as a Scrapbook page, table favors, signs, etc!
What could be better than having Summer Strawberries in a basket to be your table favour for your picnics and other get togethers.
Play along with our challenge.  I would love to see what you have created.

Happy Canada Day – July 1st – Please Vote For My Card

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Happy Canada Day

Happy Canada Day!  Canada celebrates it’s 148th birthday this year.  Canada Day is a national holiday most businesses and schools are closed.  This allows everyone to get out and celebrate our wonderful country.

Prior to July 1, 1867, Canada was ruled by Britain and the Queen was the head of state.  However, on July 1, 1867, Canada became it’s own federation, with it’s own constitution, and a Prime Minister as the head of state.  Although the British Monarchy is still a major part of Canada and it’s people, they do not make our laws. Laws are made in Parliament by elected officials.

I created a birthday card for Canada Day and will be entering it into the Canada Day card contest over at the Paper Garden.

I invite you to click on the link and vote for my card and check out the other amazing cards.

Happy Canada DayRecipe

Stamps: Canada (MDS Digital Stamp), Sprinkles of Life.

Ink/Markers: Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, VersaMark.

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White.

Accessories: Big Shot, Banner Framelits, White Embossing Powder, Gold Sequin Trim , Silhouette Electronic Cutter.

Communities hold celebrations and activities so that people can get out and enjoy themselves and have a happy Canada Day.  The activities range from parades, art festivals, parties in the parks, and/or neighbourhood get togethers.

In Kamloops, we have Art in the Park and International Festivities.  Art in the Park is for anyone who wants to set up a booth, display and sell their art. There are many talented people that live here. The International Festivities include various activities highlighting cultural dancing, painting, and food.  The food is to die for, and if you are not lined up at your favorite ethnic food booth early, you may not get any of the goodies.

Please stop by the Paper Garden and vote for my card.

Happy Canada Day everyone.

Classic Model for Dad’s Fathers Day Card

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My Dad – A Classic Model

What is a classic model?  Well, my dad is just that.  At 91 years young, he is like the ever ready bunny, just keeps going and going.

As my Dad is getting up there, we never know what tomorrow will bring, so it’s important that we give him our time.  His favourite meal is a good old fashion classic model turkey dinner.  So, that it is exactly what I cooked for his Father’s Day dinner.  It’s good thing I have air-conditioning, because it was a very warm day and the oven can heat the house in no time. Yes, it was complete with stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes and gravy.  Yum!

What is more fitting for a classic model dad, then a classic model car on his card.

Classic ModelRecipe

Stamps: Guy Greetings, Work of Art.

Ink/Markers: Soft Suede, Lost Lagoon.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Lost Lagoon, Neutrals Designer Paper Stack – Soft Suede Stripped.

Accessories: Big Shot, 2-1/2” Circle Punch, 2” Circle Punch, Essentials Wooden Elements, Sponges.

The Guy Greeting stamp set is an excellent stamp set for all types of guy cards.  This is likely going to be my go to set for many male cards.  I will just have to change up the style, colours and papers.

The guy Greeting stamp set is made of Photopolymar.  Notice the curved sentiment on the front of the card.  This is one of the benefits of Photopolymar…they are bendable and can be shaped into different shapes.

I used the Big Shot and the Circle Card Thinlits for the card base.  I also added the extension so that the card folds out further than normal.

How do make an extension on the Circle Card Thinlit?  Well, for you I have a video.  To view the video, click on this link – Circle Card Thinlit Extensions

Are you looking for other tips and techniques?  Have a browse through my Cool Tool Video Tip Page

Happy Fathers Day – Make Today Amazing

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Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad’s out there.  Fathers Day is this coming Sunday and it’s a day to celebrate all Dads everywhere. In Canada, Fathers Day is celebrated the 3rd Sunday in June. Fathers Day is celebrated to honour Fathers and Father figures which can include stepfathers, fathers-in-law, guardians (eg. foster parents), and family friends.

What are the types of activities that can make it a fun and happy Fathers Day?

  • Giving a handmade card
  • Fathers Day fun runs and other events where the proceeds will go to a charity eg, prostate cancer research.
  • Gifts include neckties and other types of clothing, chocolates, books for equipment for various hobbies.
  • Taking in a movie, a visit to a park or zoo.

For my Dad, I am doing a turkey dinner.  Dad loves turkey, so that is a gift that he will enjoy.

What are your plans for the day?  Leave me a comment and let me know.

This Fathers Day card is for Lloyd’s Dad.  We celebrated last weekend as it was also his 90th birthday.

Happy Fathers DayRecipe

 Stamps: Amazing Birthday, May 2014 Paper Pumpkin kit.

Ink/Markers: Night of Navy, Real Red, Crushed Curry.

Paper: Night of Navy, Irresistibly Yours DSP, Whisper White, Gold Glimmer.

Accessories: Big Shot, Banner Framelits, Small Oval Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Sponge Daubers.

For the background panel, I used the Irresistibly Yours DSP that was available in this year’s Sale-a-Bration.  However, in the new 2015/16 Annual Catalogue, you will find a similar paper called “Call Me Irresistible Specialty Designer Series Paper”.

In this package of paper, there are 12 sheets.  6 sheets are already coloured with the new 2015-17 In Colours (might I add beautiful colours) and the 6 sheets that you can colour yourself.

This paper can be brayed, sponged or daubed with ink and/or coloured using the Marvelous Marker.

When you colour these sheets, the colour makes the pattern pop and gives an embossed looked.

Be sure to make a fun and happy Fathers Day for your Dad or a significant Father figure in your life.

Check back next week, to see the card I made for my Happy Fathers Day card.

Summer is Here, Don’t Wait, Let’s Celebrate It Now

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Summer is Here

Summer is here, at least in this hemisphere, and you have to love all the summer brings.  Ok, maybe not the bugs.

Summer is the time to enjoy the great outdoors, go on a vacation or stay-cation, read a book, do some crafting, or just relax and do nothing.  When’s the last time, you sat, cleared your mind, and just let it wander to wherever it wants to wander.

Summer is Here

Stamps: Crazy About You, Project Life Day to Day, Petite Petals.

Ink/Markers: Lost Lagoon, Calypso Coral, Baked Brown Sugar, Daffodil Delight.

Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Best Day Ever DSP, Gold Soiree DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Flower Frenzy BigZ Die, Berry Basket BigZ Die, Striped Scallop Thinlit, Project Life Cards and Labels Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Bird Builder Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Artisan Embellishment Kit, Whisper White 1/4” Cotton Ribbon, Sponge Daubers.

This card I did for the Creative Crew challenge over at Splitcoasters.

The flower basket on the card was made using the Berry Basket BigZ Die.  I only created 1/2 of the basket.  After die cutting the basket, I ran it through the Big Shot again using the Woodgrain Embossing folder.  If you are embossing, make sure you do the embossing after you have die cut.  If you do it the other way around, you will flatten the embossed design. Ask me how I know.

As I write this blog post, the song “In The Good Old Summer Time” keeps playing in my head.  I’m probably aging myself now, but that’s ok.

Now that summer is here, don’t delay enjoy it and all that it brings.

Way To Go, Well Done, Congratulations On Your Achievement

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Way To Go!

When someone has a momentous occasion, we often hear, “Way to Go”, “Well Done”.  Yes, it is a way to congratulate the person and recognize their achievement.

Now, we have a stamp for that.  The “I Think You’re Great” stamp set is new to the annual catalogue.  It’s a great little stamp set to have on hand if you want to make a quick, cute card.

In addition to the way to go sentiment and 2 other other sentiments, it also has 2 back ground stamps.  Plus, you can use the kissing technique very easily with the stamps.

The kissing technique will allow you to change the background on the stamps.  The sentiment stamps have a solid background, so when you stamp the image as you would usually do, the words stand out on the solid background.

To change up the background, you ink up the sentiment image as you normally would do.  Instead of stamping on your paper right away, stamp on one of the background stamps.  This will transfer to image from the background stamp to the solid stamp.  Now stamp on your paper.   Woo hoo!  You, have just kissed the stamps.

 Way To GoRecipe

Stamps: I Think You’re Great.

Ink/Markers: Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise, Crushed Curry, Real Red.

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Crushed Curry.

Accessories: Big Shot, Circles Collections Framelits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Regals Designer Buttons, 3/4” Circle Punch, Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Sponge Daubers.

This card was a congratulations card for a friend who just completed her CPA/CGA accounting designation.  It’s a difficult road to follow, but the opportunities when you finish the programs are endless.

I wanted this card to be simple but convey a message.  First, the sentiment “Way to Go”, says most of it, but the circles say “Your path never ends, now that you have achieved a major goal”.

I used a variety of circles from the Circle Collection Framelits.  First, I cut a large circle in the Whisper White panel so that the colour of the turquoise panel would be seen.

All the circles are sponged with their corresponding ink to add dimension.  Some are popped up with dimensionals.  The “to go” in the sentiment is coloured using the Real Red marker to give a pop of colour.

So, next time someone has achieved a goal, tell them “Way To Go!”

Best Friends Forever Birthday Celebration

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Best Friends Forever

There is a day set aside to celebrate Best Friends Forever.  It was on Monday and it is a great day to reflect on your best friends and think about all the wonderful times you have spent together.

One of my best friends forever had a milestone birthday, so myself and another friend got together to celebrate her.

One of the things the 3 of us like to do when we get together is play Scrabble.  Not just one game but many games.  We have been playing for years.  So along with the birthday celebration, it was also scrabble tournament day.

We take turns hosting the event, and always start with a very nice breakfast and then continue to play, talk and eat through the rest of the day.  Yesterday was no exception.  6 Scrabble games later, the champion was the birthday girl.  How fitting.

Here is the card and tag that I created for my Best Friend Forever.

Best Friends ForeverRecipe

Stamps: Endless Birthday Wishes.

Ink/Markers: Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay.

Paper: Pool Party, Watermelon Wonder, Cherry On Top DSP Stack.

Accessories: Banner Punch, Chevron Border Punch, Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Brights Candy Dots, Cherry On Top Washi Tape, Tissue Paper.

 Best Friends ForeverRecipe

Stamps: You’re So Sweet.

Ink/Markers: Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay.

Paper: Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay, Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White, Cherry On Top DSP Stack.

Accessories: Big Shot, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, Scallop Top Tag Punch, Project Life Corner Rounder Punch, Cherry On Top Washi Tape, Bermuda Bay 1/8” Ribbon.

These two projects were fun to make.  The card features a present and a banner.  The present is stuffed with tissue paper to make it look authentic.  I stamped the word “happy” from the Endless Birthday Wishes stamp 2 times in Watermelon Wonder ink and added the word “birthday”.

When using the same colour ink as the paper, the image appears slightly darker than the paper.  This technique is great for doing tone-on-tone paper craft projects.

Best Friends ForeverHere is a picture of my Best Friends Forever.  One presenting the Scrabble Champion statue to the winner of the day..

What do you do with your Best Friends Forever?  How do you celebrate them?  Leave a comment and let me know.

Guy Birthday Greetings Card – Fun To Create!

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Guy Birthday Greetings

The guy birthday greetings card is sure to satisfy the necessity to create a man card. In fact, Guy Greetings stamp set has many verses and images for you to use on a man card.  Also, if you enjoy vintage, this will satisfy your inner creativity.

I really enjoyed creating this card.  The creativity process just flowed so nicely.  Sometimes that doesn’t happen for me.  What about you? Does your creativity process flow?

Guy Birthday GreetingsRecipe

Stamps: Guy Greetings, Gorgeous Grunge.

Ink/Markers: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Type Set Specialty DSP, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake.

Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Framelits, Triple Punch, Daubers, Sponges, 1/2” Circle Punch, 5/8” Natural Chevron Ribbon.

I knew what I wanted to create and I knew the feeling I wanted to invoke in someone when they looked at the card.  Of course, the images certainty lent themselves to the vintage feeling.  So that’s what I went with.

Besides, this guy birthday greetings card is for a gentleman that is turning 90 years young.

To create this guy greetings card, I started with the Soft Suede card base and followed that with a Crumb Cake panel and sponged the edges with Soft Suede.  I usually use the matching ink when sponging.  However, I liked the effect of the darker ink on the Crumb Cake card stock.  The grid pattern from the Typeset DSP was also sponge, but in Crumb Cake.

On the grid paper, the splotches were stamped using the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and using the Soft Suede ink. The stamp was stamped off once before stamping on the paper.

The frame for the hats was stamped and then die cut with the Apothecary Framelits.  To add interest, the ends were punched with the 1/2″ Circle Punch.

Finally, the greeting was stamped on Very Vanilla, punched with the Triple Punch on both ends and sponged, one of the hats stamped and fussy cut and applied to the sentiment.  The Chevron ribbon carries the vintage and the guy theme as well.

So, if you have a guy with a birthday, then a guy birthday greetings card is the way to go.

137178

Also available in clear or wood mount

Guy Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set – 137178

Price: $31.95

132982

Also available in Smokey Slate

Natural 5/8″ Chevron Ribbon – 132982

Price: $8.95

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Flexibility For Small Business Owners – Nice!!

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Flexibility For Small Business Owners

Flexibility for small business owners is the great thing about owning your own business.  Why do I say that?

Do you work outside the home for a corporation or a small business?  Do you have the flexibility to take time off when you need it? What happens when your children are sick, or you have to be elderly parents, or you have appointments for the dentist or doctor?

Usually each business has their own policies regarding time-off for these types of events in our lives.  To have the flexibility to be able to care for our loved ones or ourselves is something that you can have when your own your own business.

Flexibility For Small BusinessI have that flexibility and you can too  – flexibility for small business – it’s called freedom.

I have the luxury of being able to come and go as I please while devoting as much time as I want to my business.  Of course it is not all fun and games.  You are in business to make money and you have to work at it.  But with the work comes building friendships and relationships, teaching and inspiring others to creativity.

So how can you have the flexibility for small business?  I’m so glad you asked.

Right now you can become a member of my team with only a small investment. And, you will also receive 2 additional stamps of your choice.

Flexibility Small BusinessI will be here to guide and mentor you along the way.

So what do I do now?  Click on the JOIN THE FUN LINK for more information.

You will receive a completely customizable kit – for $125.00 which contains $155.00 of product plus a Business Pack valued at $70.00.  And yes, the products in your kit are all current.

Of course, if you have questions, you can always contact me by EMAIL.

Now you know how to obtain flexibility for a small business owner.  What are you waiting for?  The possibilities are endless. JOIN THE FUN!

 

 

Kinda Eclectic Card with the 2015-17 New In Colors

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Kinda Eclectic Card

The Kinda Eclectic card show cases 2 of the 2015-17 new in colors.  Yes, it’s that time of the year again when we are introduced to the in colors that create excitement in the world of paper crafting.

Yes, and the new Share and Fun 2015-16 Annual Catalogue will be available to order from starting June 2nd.  Do you have a catalogue?  Do you live in Canada?

Click on the link below and the Catalogue Request form will pop up. Please complete this form and you will on your way to receiving and enjoying the latest and the greatest catalogue.

Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue Request Form.

The Kinda Eclectic card is just that, kinda eclectic. I wanted a subtle background so that the different stamp elements stood out.  However, I did want the background to distract from the beautiful elements.  So, I created my own background.

Using the Mosaic Embossing folder, I dabbed the Basic Grey ink pad over the entire folder, inserted the Whisper White card stock, closed up the embossing folder and rubbed the embossing folder with my hand.  This gave an impression of the design on the Mosaic Embossing folder, however there was not embossed features.

Kinda Eclectic CardRecipe

Stamps: Kinda Eclectic.

Ink/Markers: Basic Grey, Mossy Meadow, Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon.

Paper: Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Neutrals Designer Paper Stack (Basic Grey with Lettering).

Accessories: Mosaic Embossing Folder, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Pearl Jewels.

Before you go, please complete the Catalogue Request form.

And if you are wanting to see more of the new In Colors, please visit this post.

Flower Baskets with the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set

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Flower Baskets Make Your Heart Sing

Flower Baskets are so pretty in your gardens or on your balconies and they can also make you feel uplifted.

The Sprinkles of Life stamp set is this year’s Ronald MacDonald stamp set.  We can make hearts sing when we purchase this stamp set as $3.00 from every set sold will go to support the children and their families when they are far from home.  To date, Stampin’ U[! has donated over $1,000,000 to Ronald MacDonald House Charities and their local chapters.

So yes, Flower Baskets can make your heart sing.

There are so many ideas that can be generated with this set.  How about ice cream cones, an apple tree, or a cheery tree depending on what you see, birds flowers, clouds…it’s endless.  There is a matching punch available so that you don’t have to fussy cut some of the pieces.  But then again maybe you like to fussy cut.  There are also 8 sentiments that come with this stamp.

Flower Baskets

Recipe

Stamps: Sprinkles of Life, Hardwood.

Ink/Markers: Tuxedo Black, Delightful Dijon, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Pool Party.

Paper: Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White, Delightful Dijon, Pool Party, Cherry on Top DSP Stack.

Accessories: Tree Builder Punch, 1-1/4” Burlap Ribbon.

The Hardwood stamp was loaded up with Tip Top Taupe ink and stamped on Pool Party card stock.  This gives a great textural background for the images.

The baskets were done with Delightful Dijon ink and Delightful Dijon card stock and, yes, I did fussy cut them.

The flowers were stamped in Tuxedo Black and punch out with the Tree Builder Punch.

Finally the Burlap ribbon was frayed and I took 2 strands, tied them in a loose knot and attached to the baskets with Glue Dots.

I hope that you enjoyed this Flower Baskets card and support the RMHC through out the year and purchase the Sprinkles of Life stamp set.

Because most of the products on this card are in the 2015/16 Annual catalogue, I am unable to link to my online store until June 2, 2015.  So, get ready, get set and hold down the excitement…

Lotus Blossom Thank You – I Will Miss You

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Lotus Blossom Thank You

I really have used the Lotus Blossom stamp set on many different projects and I am so sorry that it was limited to Sale-a-Bration this year.  It’s a fabulous little stamp that can be used over and over.

This time I chose to use the Lotus Blossom as a stand alone for a thank you card.  This would be an easy and quick card for you to create and it does pack a WOW!.  In, fact, you could create a few thank you cards all at the same time.  There is something to be said about the assembly line.

Lotus BlossomRecipe

Stamps: Lotus Blossom.

Ink/Markers: Calypso Coral, Smokey Slate, Daffodil Delight, Pistachio Pudding.

Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Smokey Slate, Daffodil Delight.

Accessories: Big Shot, Lovely Lace Embossing Folder, Daffodil Delight Stitched Ribbon.

I created a watercolour background by using the Daffodil Delight ink and the Aqua Painter.  It was just enough to set off the flower, added a bit of colour and really made the Lotus Blossom a focal point.

Try this type of card for yourself…just use a single blossom on top of a watercolour background.  And, remember, it’s a great idea to have a few thank you cards on hand.

 

Fresh and Sweet, Just in Time for Summer

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Fresh and Sweet

What could be better than a fresh and sweet card to meet your summer thank yous.

The “You’re So Sweet” stamp set along with the Cherry on Top suite of papers and Washi Tape will create that summer feeling.  Whether you are thanking someone with a gift or a card, or perhaps a doughnut, you will be appreciated for your thoughtfulness.

There are a couple of items that I would like to talk about that are new in the catalogue this year.  You will notice that when you receive your catalogue and look through the papers section, the Designer Series Papers now have a coordinating card stock pack that you can purchase.

This card stock pack comes with 24 sheets of plain card stock (8 each of 2 different colours).  For instance,  the Cherry on Top cardstock pack colours are Cucumber Crush, Bermuda Bay, and Watermelon Wonder.  Imagine the fresh and sweet cards you can create with these combinations.  Just one more way that Stampin’ Up! has made it easier for you to coordinate your products.

Fresh and SweetRecipe

Stamps: You’re So Sweet.

Ink/Markers: Watermelon Wonder.

Paper: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, Watermelon Wonder, Cherry On Top Paper Stack.

Accessories: Big Shot, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, Cherry On Top Washi Tape, 2” Circle Punch, 1-3/4” Circle Punch, 3/4” Circle Punch, 1-3/4” Scallop Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch.

The doughnut is very easy to create using the punches and then of course you have to add the bites.  The “Just for You” banner was fussy cut and the Cucumber Crush banner was cut using the new Triple Banner Punch.

The new catalogue goes live June 2, 2015 and I am unable to show you pictures of the pages in the catalogue until that date.  However, I know that you will enjoy each page from beginning to end.

So, get ready to make something fresh and sweet with the new goodies in the catalogue.

Encouraging Others with a 2015 Sneak Peek

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Encouraging Others

When you are encouraging others, you often bring joy to their lives.  Everyone, at sometime, will go through difficult times.  So why not send them a card that will know that you are thinking of them during their difficult time.

The You’ve Got This, a new stamp set in the 2015/16 Share the Fun annual catalogue can do just that.  It is a line stamp that you can use to create a fast and simple card, or step it up and make it a wow card.

The sentiments included with this stamp set are great for encouraging others.  In addition to the sentiment used on this card, the others are You’ve Got This and I’m here for you. 

The new catalogue is awesome and I am sure that you will be pleasantly surprised when you see one.

Encouraging OthersRecipe

Stamps: You’ve Got This.

Ink/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stazon Black Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, VersaMark.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Gold Foil, Watermelon Wonder.

Accessories: Blender Pens, Gold Embossing Powder, Clear Embossing Powder, 1-/8” Ribbon.

The cross-hatch background image was stamped in VersaMark and then embossed with gold emboss powder.  It adds elegance to the card along with the gold foil paper that surrounds the Very Vanilla panel.

The flower was coloured using markers and the blender pens.  If I wanted darker shaded areas, I would touch the tip of the blender pen to the ink pad, and put in the darker areas on the image.

Once I completed the coloring, the flower was fancy cut with the Paper Snips scissors.  These scissors have a very sharp point that allows you to really cut into the small areas.

Encouraging others can be a very simple gesture and an encouragement card can help with the gesture.