Happy First-Monday-After-the-Time-Change...how are you holding up? I have to say, this is the hardest the change has ever hit me, due, in large part, to the change in dates for spring break. Normally I'm on holidays this week, but, here in Ontario, Covid numbers are once again on the rise and our Ministry of Ed decided to postpone the break until mid-April. Not sure how that helps anything, but it is what it is and it means that I have to drag myself through this week after having lost an hour of sleep over the weekend. Gotta say, I REALLY liked it better when I was on vacation this week!
But enough complaints from me...it is the 15th of the month, which means it is time for another Stamping Symphony blog hop! We are down a few stampers this month, as some are taking a break, but there is still some awesome inky inspiration to be had!
This month we are all about spring and I thought it would be the perfect time to showcase the fabulous Oval Occasions Bundle...
Check out this adorable baby card...
I used a piece of Hydrangea Hill Designer Paper for my background...I love the subtle tone-on-tone look of this pattern. I layered it with a piece of Purple Posy DSP from the out-going In-Color family 6" x 6" stack. Highland Heather is seriously going to miss Purple Posy...and so am I!
I die-cut a wreath from Soft Sea Foam card stock using the Wreath Builder dies and layered it behind my stamped stitched circle. I used Basic Gray ink to stamp my image and Purple Posy, Soft Sea Foam and Grey Granite Blends to colour it in. This image is so stinkin' sweet! My sentiment is stamped in Basic Grey ink and punched using the Double Oval Punch. I added just a hint of a square vellum doily to soften and frame the sentiment. Here's a closer look...
To embellish and soften the look, I added some Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon and a few Pastel Pearls. I love this look! This card could easily be made as an Easter card with just a change in sentiment...gotta love a versatile design.
On the inside of my Purple Posy card base, I added a Basic White panel on which I stamped another sentiment in Basic Grey and some sweet little flowers, which I coloured with my Blends.
I absolutely ADORE this card...so soft and pretty...perfect for a sweet new baby or to send Easter wishes.
I demonstrated this card and two others using the Oval Occasions bundle in the video below...check it out!
Now, before you go, be sure to hop on over to Barb's blog to see what springtime goodness she has in store...
Happy Tuesday! Is it warming up where you live? This week marks the first time in months that the temperature will hit double digits. Spring is most definitely in the air and I have a touch of spring fever! I pulled out the adorable Springtime Joy stamp set and had such fun playing with soft pastel shades to design pretty spring-inspired projects like this one...
Isn't that little lamb just the sweetest?? I stamped him in Basic Grey ink and coloured him using Light Grey Granite, Light Purple Posy and Light Soft Sea Foam. I also gave him a little blush on his cheeks and nose with a touch of Light Petal Pink. I used the largest circle from the Stitched Shapes dies to die-cut him out and then nestled that on two die-cut wreaths in Soft Sea Foam card stock. I added some punched flowers in Purple Posy and Basic White with silver metallic pearl centres. Here's a closer look...
I used Purple Posy card stock for the background layer and embossed it using the Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder. The sentiment is from the Springtime Joy stamp set and is stamped in Basic Grey ink on a label die-cut using the Messages die. I added some polka dot tulle ribbon for softness and texture (and because it's pretty!).
On the inside of the card I stamped another sentiment from the Springtime Joy set and a little butterfly, both in Basic Grey ink. I coloured the butterfly using the Purple Posy Blends. Just a note when colouring on the inside of your card with blends...be sure to add a layer, so that the colour doesn't bleed through to the back of your card.
I demonstrated this card and two others using the Springtime Joy stamp set in the video below...check it out!
Thanks so much for stopping by this week. Have a great day!
Happy Tuesday, and happy March! I don't know about you, but each year, when the calendar flips from February to March I feel a renewed sense of hope, optimism and energy. This year, more than ever, I am so happy to say good-bye to the dark days of February and hello to earlier sunrises, warmer temperatures and the first signs of spring.
Stampin' Up! is helping usher in springtime with a fabulous pre-release of new products from the upcoming Annual Catalogue. I'm excited about these gorgeous products and have designed a class around it that will be sure to put you in a springtime state of mind.
You can read all about this class and register HERE.
I have had SO much fun playing with this new suite of products over the past couple of weeks. It truly is like a breath of spring air, with soft colours and beautiful images. Check out this pretty card I made...
How gorgeous are those colours?? I used Rococo Rose for my card base and Pool Party for the mats. I embossed the horizontal element with the Meadow Moments Embossing folder...the butterlies are perfect with this suite! The stitched rectangle is die-cut from the Butterfly Bijou Designer Paper...all I can say is WOW! It is sooooo pretty! Now, I should mention that this beautiful paper is only available while supplies last, so grab it sooner than later...then grab more because you are going to LOVE it!
Speaking of while-supplies-last items, that gorgeous woodgrain paper is the new Natural Touch Specialty Paper and it too is limited-release. It is non-porous and cuts beautifully. I used the Brilliant Wings dies to cut the detailed butterflies and love the way they pop against the DSP panel. Here's a closer look at them...
My sentiment and label are from the Many Messages bundle. Talk about another go-to item! I stamped and die-cut the sentiment image in several neutral shades and keep them on my desk for quick and easy sentiments to add to projects.
On the inside of the card, I added a Basic White panel and a strip of the same Designer Paper I used on the front. I opted to leave off a sentiment so that I have lots of space to write a message.
I demonstrated this card, along with two others using this suite, in the video below...
Thanks so much for stopping by today...have a super week!
