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 Saturday...and for those of you in Ontario, Happy Family Day long weekend! I have to say that whoever thought it would be a good idea to have a long weekend in the very WORST month of the year is a genius!! I am so looking forward to spending some quality time with my fam jam this weekend!
Today is the 15th of the month, which means it is time for another Stamping Symphony Blog Hop.
This month we are all about new products, and there is nothing newer than the gorgeous Pleased as Punch Designer Paper from the Coordination Product Release. The images in this DSP pack coordinate with several punches from the January-June Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration. It is a must-have for quick and easy cards! Check out these his-and-hers baby cards I made...
Are they not adorable?? Can you believe the only stamping on these cuties is the sentiment?? Here's a closer look at each design...
For the girl card I used Blushing Bride card stock and a cute stitched felt element from the Follow You Art Embellishment Kit. That cute little heart trinket is also from that kit...I think it is perfect for a baby card! The stamped sentiment is from the So Sentimental bundle, which I also used to die-cut the label. The scalloped border is die-cut using the Be Mine Stitched dies.
On the boy card I used many of the same elements, swapping out Whisper White and Crushed Curry for the Blushing Bride, and using a few extra felt pieces from the Follow You Art Embellishment kit because they were just too cute not to use and coordinated perfectly with my project!
I even prettied up the inside of the girl card...
I so love all of the little details on these cards...now I just need my preggers colleagues at work to hurry up and pop so I can send them out!
I demonstrated the boy version of this card in this week's Live @ Five video, which includes all of the measurements...
Be sure to hop on over to Sandy's blog to see what gorgeousness she has come up with...I am constantly amazed at the talented stampers in my Stamping Symphony family!
Happy Monday...can you believe it is the last Monday of May??? Just 8 days till the new Annual Catalogue goes live...are you as excited as I am about this? I simply CAN NOT WAIT to get my hands on the beautiful new goodies in that big book of awesomeness!
Now, as you likely know, we demonstrators do get to order a sampling of new catalogue goodies ahead of time and this week I am going to showcase some of them. In addition to the new In-Colors, I am featuring the brand new Above the Clouds bundle (Item #151135) from page 89 of the new catalogue. Check out this sweet baby card I made...
I chose one of my favourite new In-Colours for my colour scheme: Seaside Spray. It is a gorgeous pale blue with hints of mauve...soooo pretty! I used some of the new Designer Paper from the In-Color DSP stack...can you say gingham in EVERY COLOUR?!? I used the Hot Air Balloon punch to create my 3D balloon, stamping the basket and some clouds in Smokey Slate ink. The sentiment, from the Special Celebrations stamp set, is stamped in Smokey Slate ink on Seaside Spray card stock.
I used the new Stitched Nested Labels dies to create my focal image...gotta say I'm just a wee bit addicted to those dies these days! See that pretty scalloped detail along the bottom edge of the gingham DSP? That's the new Scalloped Linen Trim, available in all of the new In-Colors...so yummy!
On the inside, I used the Hot Air Balloon punch to create my little gingham banner and stamped a couple of sentiments from the Special Celebrations stamp set to complete my card.
I'll be demonstrating this card, along with two others in this week's Tuesday Live @ Five video over on Facebook. If you can't join me on Tuesday at 5:00 pm ET, be sure to check out my YouTube channel later in the week for the recording. I'll be showcasing LOTS of new product, so you'll want to be sure to check it out.
This bundle really is fantastic for so many uses...you'll definitely want to put it on your new catalogue Wish List!
Thanks for stopping by today...have a fantastic week!
