Visiting the Parents

Does anyone else get a little bored when you're visiting the parents? I went over a few weeks ago and decided to bring along a little craft project to work on while I was there. I decided to bring a coloring project since it's easy to color and chat with my parents at the same time. And since I'm still building up my birthday card stash, I thought these candle stickers would be the perfect coloring project.

Red|Blue|Orange Card

Green Card

Pink Card

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159276)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Happiest of Birthdays Stamp Set (152539)
• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad (102283)
• Stampin' Up! Shimmer White Stampin' Emboss Powder (149511) retired
• Stampin' Up! Brights 6x6 DSP (155228)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154883)
• Elizabeth Craft Designs Candles Peel Off Sticker (ECD2545) retired
• Krazy Kreations Micro Fine Glitter Paper, Warm Highlights

Supplies Used - Red|Blue|Orange Card

• Stampin' Up! Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (147945) retired
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154958)
• Stampin' Up! Night of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154891)

Supplies Used - Green Card

• Stampin' Up! Call Me Clover Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (147282) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154889)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154885)

Supplies Used - Pink Card

• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154893)
• Stampin' Up! Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153112)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155520)

 

Black and White Background

Similar to yesterday's black and white appreciation post. Today's cards show a different way to add color to black and white paper. This time, I colored the background with alcohol markers as opposed to the actual flowers.

This time I cased a card by Libby Fens. You can find that original card here.

Fresh Freesia

Bermuda Bay

So Saffron

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! True Love DSP (154281) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220)

Supplies Used - Fresh Freesia Card

• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155518) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Well Written Dies (151816) retired

Supplies Used - Bermuda Bay Card

• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154878)
• Stampin' Up! Celebrate You Dies (146840) retired

Supplies Used - So Saffron Card

• Stampin' Up! So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154905)
• Stampin' Up! Well Written Dies (151816) retired

Black and White Flowers

I've already shared my love for black and white designer paper. It allows an endless world of possibilities. Leave the paper as is, add a little color, add a lot of color. When I first saw Stampin' Up! True Love DSP, I knew I needed to purchase it. As I began using the paper, I realized I loved it so much that I had to order a second set.

I did case Karen's beautiful card that can be found here. But as you'll see, I couldn't just stop with one card and one color.

Cherry Cobbler

Daffodil Delight

Polished Pink

Pale Papaya

Purple Posy

Balmy Blue

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! True Love DSP (154281) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159276)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Label Me Lovely Punch (151296)
• Stampin' Up! Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon (147897)
• Stampin' Up! Just Add Text Stamp Set (143934) retired
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154892)

Supplies Used - Cherry Cobbler Card

• Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154880)

Supplies Used - Daffodil Delight Card

• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154883)

Supplies Used - Polished Pink Card

• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155520)

Supplies Used - Pale Papaya Card

• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155519)

Supplies Used - Purple Posy Card

• Stampin' Up! Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (149566) retired

Supplies Used - Balmy Blue Card

• Stampin' Up! Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154830)

Fashionably Late

Another set of cards I created back in January for the Krazy Kreations 30 Day Coloring Challenge. I was always taught if I was going to be late, be fashionably late. . . or bring gifts.

Blackberry Bliss

Mint Macaron

Lovely Lipstick

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Krazy Kreations Girlfriend Outline Sticker (3032)
• Krazy Kreations Glitter Paper, Warm Highlights
• Stampin' Up! Best Dressed 6x6 DSP (151319) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159276)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154922)
• Stampin' Up! Dressed To Impress Stamp Set (158321)

Supplies Used - Blackberry Bliss Card

• Stampin' Up! Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (149566) retired
• Stampin' Up! Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154877)
• Stampin' Up! Purple Posy 8.5x11 Paper (150881) retired
• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad (102283)
• Stampin' Up! Shimmer Black Stampin' Emboss Powder (149512) retired

Supplies Used - Mint Macaron Card

• Stampin' Up! Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154889)
• Stampin' Up! Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154895) retired
• Stampin' Up! Purple Posy 8.5x11 Paper (150881) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)

Supplies Used - Lovely Lipstick Card

• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154893)
• Stampin' Up! Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (146970) retired
• Stampin' Up! Lovely Lipstick 8.5x11 Paper (146970) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad (102283)
• Stampin' Up! Shimmer Black Stampin' Emboss Powder (149512) retired

So Cherry Sweet

I created these cards in the beginning of the year as part of Krazy Kreations 30 Day Coloring Challenge. It only took my 8 months to write up this blog entry with the details. The details that are being preserved here in case anyone (read: me) wants to recreate the cards again in the future.

Supplies Used

• Krazy Kreations So Cherry Sweet Outline Sticker (3134)
• Krazy Kreations Glitter Paper, Warm Highlights
• Stampin' Up! Tutti-Frutti 6x6 DSP (145606) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159276)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154884) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153112) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154899) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154880) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154885) 

Breathtaking Bouquet (Part 2)

This card is very similar to yesterday's so saffron version but I was inspired by Cheryll Miller to add some alcohol markers into the mix. Cheryll's post details multiple techniques for using this stamp set and can be found here.

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Breathtaking Bouquet Stamp Set (151612) retired
• Stampin' Up! Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set (142924) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Gorgeous Grape 8.5x11 Paper (146987)
• Stampin' Up! Gorgeous Grape Ink (147099)
• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad (102283)
• Stampin' Up! Basics Embossing Powder (155554) in clear
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154887)
• Stampin' Up! Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (149566) retired
• Stampin' Up! Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220)

Flowers for Every Season

I know nothing about flowers but there is a flower for every season if you know where to look. Over the years, Stampin' Up! has offered so many different flower inspired papers and I love that soon papers might feel more spring or more fall. I think you'll see what I mean from these 5 cards which all have similar layouts with very little variations but can't you imagine using them for different seasons?

Card 1 - Just Jade

Card 2 - Misty Moonlight

Card 3 - Bumblebee

Card 4 - Magenta Madness

Card 5 - Cinnamon Cider

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! Flowers for Every Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (153101) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)

Supplies Used - Card 1 - Just Jade

• Stampin' Up! Flowers & Field DSP (155223) retired
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo 8.5x11 Paper (141416)
• Stampin' Up! Oval Occasions Stamp Set (154477) retired
• Stampin' Up! Double Oval Punch (154242)
• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Organza Ribbon (145590) retired
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154884) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153107) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154905) used dark blend
• Cased Jeanie Stark: see details of first design here

Supplies Used - Card 2 - Misty Moonlight

• Stampin' Up! Flowers & Field DSP (155223) retired
• Stampin' Up! Seaside Spray 8.5x11 Paper (150883) retired
• Stampin' Up! Oval Occasions Stamp Set (154477) retired
• Stampin' Up! Double Oval Punch (154242)
• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Organza Ribbon (145590) retired
• Stampin' Up! Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154901) retired used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154903) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153108) used light blend
• Cased Jeanie Stark: see details of first design here

Supplies Used - Card 3 - Bumblebee

• Stampin' Up! Flowers & Field DSP (155223) retired
• Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler 8.5x11 Paper (119685)
• Stampin' Up! Oval Occasions Stamp Set (154477) retired
• Stampin' Up! Double Oval Punch (154242)
• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Organza Ribbon (145590) retired
• Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154880) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154885) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (147945) retired used dark blend
• Cased Jeanie Stark: see details of first design here

Supplies Used - Card 4 - Magenta Madness

• Stampin' Up! True Love DSP (154281) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness 8.5x11 Paper (153080)
• Stampin' Up! Happy Thoughts Stamp Set (154507) retired
• Stampin' Up! Label Me Fancy Punch (151297)
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness 2020 - 2022 In Color Ribbon (153623) retired
• Cased Jeanie Stark: see details of second design here

Supplies Used - Card 5 - Cinnamon Cider

• Stampin' Up! Hand-Penned DSP (155499)
• Stampin' Up! Balmy Blue 8.5x11 Paper (146982)
• Stampin' Up! Cinnamon Cider 8.5x11 Paper (153078)
• Stampin' Up! Happy Thoughts Stamp Set (154507) retired
• Stampin' Up! Label Me Fancy Punch (151297)
• Stampin' Up! Balmy Blue Organdy Ribbon (149623) retired
• Cased Jeanie Stark: see details of second design here

A Year of Birthdays

When I first saw the Days To Remember Stamp Set, I wanted it . . .  I added it to my shopping list. Then I wondered if I should really get it. Would I only use it to make calendars once a year? Would that be a justifiable expense? Then I saw this picture from the catalog and I had an idea . . . .

Page 18 of 2021 - 2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

 . . . a Year of Birthdays. One card for each month. Each month could be slightly themed to the month/season and then I would always have a last minute birthday card. I used only papers from the Pattern Party collection. One side is a pattern with color and the other side is a black and white pattern. I took alcohol markers to those black and white patterns and added a little color, so versatile. 

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! Days To Remember Stamp Set (155026)
• Stampin' Up! Pattern Party DSP (155426) Available with Stampin' Rewards on orders over $150
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Double Oval Punch (154242)
• Stampin' Up! Metallic Mesh Ribbon (153550)

Supplies Used - January

• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay 8.5x11 Paper (131197)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink 8.5x11 Paper (146985)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Ink (147108)

Supplies Used - February

• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade 8.5x11 Paper (119793)
• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay 8.5x11 Paper (131197)
• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay Ink (147096)

Supplies Used - March

• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green 8.5x11 Paper (146990)
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo 8.5x11 Paper (141416)
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo Ink (147052)

Supplies Used - April

• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya 8.5x11 Paper (155668)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party 8.5x11 Paper (122924)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Ink (147107)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154883) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154884) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154885) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154894) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155519) used dark blend

Supplies Used - May

• Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry 8.5x11 Paper (131199)
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154883) 

Supplies Used - June

• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink 8.5x11 Paper (146985)
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade 8.5x11 Paper (119793)
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade Ink (147050)

Supplies Used - July

• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo 8.5x11 Paper (141416)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green 8.5x11 Paper (146990)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Ink (147095)

Supplies Used - August

• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness 8.5x11 Paper (153080)
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness Ink (153117)
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153106)

Supplies Used - September

• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight 8.5x11 Paper (153081)
• Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Pie 8.5x11 Paper (105117)
• Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Pie Ink (147086)

Supplies Used - October

• Stampin' Up! Gorgeous Grape 8.5x11 Paper (146987)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather 8.5x11 Paper (146986)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Ink (147103)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154887)

Supplies Used - November

• Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Pie 8.5x11 Paper (105117)
• Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry 8.5x11 Paper (131199)
• Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry Ink (147087)
• Stampin' Up! Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154879) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154880) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154883)  used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154890) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154892) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154897) used dark blend

Supplies Used - December

• Stampin' Up! Pool Party 8.5x11 Paper (122924)
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight 8.5x11 Paper (153081)
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight Ink (153118)
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153108)

One in A Melon

I found this summery watermelon paper on clearance and just had to buy them. When I unpacked them, I didn't even put them away, I just cut into the paper and decided to craft right there. I used the Call Me Crafty Al Sheetload of Cards free printable that can be found here.

Supplies Used

• American Crafts - Jen Hadfield - Patio Party - Slices 12x12 Paper (732967) retired
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade 8.5x11 Paper (119793)
• Stampin' Up! Thick Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159229)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154885)
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154958)
• Fun Stampers Journey Let's Twist Stamp Set (SS-0373)
• Stampin' Up! All The Trimmings Combo Pack Ribbon (153541) used Poppy Parade retired but on clearance

One Sheet Wonder Black and White + Color

By now, you know how much I love a one sheet wonder. But did you know that I love black and white? I find black and white cards to be so classy. And black and white paper has so much versatility. You can leave as is or you can color it. You can add color as the accents. And everything matches with black and white. 

I cased this one sheet wonder from Patricia. You can find all the cutting dimensions here.

Layout 1

Layout 2

Layout 3

Layout 4

Layout 5

Layout 6

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! True Love DSP (154281) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Encircled In Friendship Stamp Set (155408)
• Stampin' Up! Free As A Bird Stamp Set (149468)
• Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia 8.5x11 Paper (155613)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155518)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Ink (155611)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon (155615)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya 8.5x11 Paper (155668)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155519)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Ink (155670)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon (155672)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink 8.5x11 Paper (155710)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155520)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Ink (155712)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon (155714)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party 8.5x11 Paper (122924)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154894)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Ink (147107)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Sheer Ribbon (152462)

Happy Birthday to Me

Yesterday was my birthday and as we all know, birthdays during covid times are a bit different, a bit quieter. So I decided to use part of my day to work on increasing my stash of birthday cards. I used a lot of retired products to case a fantastic card by Amy Koenders.

Using Parisian Blossoms Specialty DSP

Using Hydrangea Hill DSP

Using All My Love DSP

Using Floral Romance Specialty DSP

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday To You Stamp Set (152308) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159276)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink 8.5x11 Paper (146985)
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight 8.5x11 Paper (153081)
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo 8.5x11 Paper (141416)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Fig 8.5x11 Paper (144242) retired
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Parisian Blossoms Specialty DSP (151192) retired
• Stampin' Up! Hydrangea Hill DSP (154570) retired
• Stampin' Up! All My Love DSP (148576) retired
• Stampin' Up! Floral Romance Specialty DSP (148586) retired
• Stampin' Up! Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820)
• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Organza Ribbon (145590) retired
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Organdy Ribbon (149623) retired
• Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)
• Stampin' Up! Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154904)
• Stampin' Up! So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154905) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154902)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154893)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154894)
• Stampin' Up! Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154892) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153108)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154887)
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154884)
• Stampin' Up! Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (144602) retired

Covid Brides

My heart goes out to all the Brides who had weddings originally scheduled for 2020. Many of those weddings were rescheduled, canceled, and rescheduled again during those first nine months of the pandemic. Some of those weddings are finally being happening this summer/fall. The weddings don't necessarily look the same as originally planned but those Brides finally get to celebrate finding the love of their lives with their closest friends and family.

One of my coworkers is getting married next week. I don't know her very well and was having a hard time figuring out what style of card to make. After doing a quick google search, I found her wedding website. No wedding party details, no signs of a color scheme, all those little things that would inspire a more personalized wedding card. Her wedding website was beautiful though, classic with a twist of modernity. So I did some more googling, this time for cards created by other crafters and found this classic with a twist created by Stasia.

Stampin' & Scrappin' with Stasia

Here's my version of the cased card.

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Basic White Thick 8.5x11 Paper (159229)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Wonderful Moments Stamp Set (147529) retired
• Stampin' Up! Cheers To That Stamp Set (150557) retired
• Stampin' Up! Ivory Stampin' Blends (154922)
• Stampin' Up! Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends (153105)
• Stampin' Up! Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends (155521)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends (155518)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon (155615)
• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Pola Dot Tulle Ribbon (146912) retired
• Stampin' Up! Subtle Embossing Folder (143706) retired
• Stampin' Up! True Love DSP (154281) retired
• Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

Office Birthdays and Return to Work

So I'm back in the office a few days a week, which means we're back to celebrating office birthdays and I needed some quick cards asap (nothing like waiting till the last minute to make a card).

When searching for inspiration online, I came across the perfect card by the Paper Pixie so I decided to case it. She has all the paper measurements at her site (see link below) and I of course, had to create the card in two different color palette. Do you have a favorite?

The Paper Pixie

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Rainbow Glimmer Paper (153056)
• Stampin' Up! Brights 12x12 Paper (147001) used Bermuda Bay and Mango Melody
• Stampin' Up! Basic White Thick 8.5x11 Paper (159229)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Brights Stampin' Write Markers (147157) used Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight
• Stampin' Up! 2020-2022 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (153125) used Magenta Madness
• Stampin' Up! White Glittered Organdy Ribbon (156408)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154885) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153106) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690)
• Stampin' Up! Happiest of Birthdays Stamp Set (152539)

LeakyCon

I'm a huge Harry Potter fan... or so I thought. I recently found out there was an entire convention devoted to #Potterheads and it was going to be in Boston, easy to get to from NY so I bought tickets to go. After attending I discovered that yes, I'm a Harry Potter fan but not nearly as big a fan as I thought. There were people there who had these amazing, homemade costumes. There were people there who have attended all ten years of the LeakyCon conventions and there were people there who could quote all the movies and all the books. It was amazing interacting with this community of fans who could understand and appreciate any Harry Potter reference I made.

About a week before the convention I found out that attendees swap ribbons and other items with each other. It was too late to have ribbons made but I finally had an excuse to use all the Harry Potter themed stamps in my possession. I decided to make bookmarks since Harry Potter fans are very likely to still read books. I made the book marks in four colors to represent the four houses of Hogwarts.

LeakyCon Bookmarks

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Cardstock (124302)
• Stampin' Up! Blueberry Bushel Cardstock (146968)
• Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler Cardstock (119685)
• Stampin' Up! Shaded Spruce Cardstock (146981)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683)
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Gray Granite Light Stampin' Blends Marker (149535)
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin' Blends Markers (147942)
• Stampin' Up! Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends Markers (147945)
• Stampin' Up! Night Of Navy Combo Pack Stampin' Blends Markers (144040)
• Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler Combo Pack Stampin' Blends Markers (144598)
• Stampin' Up! Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends Markers (147938)
• Stampin' Up! Call Me Cupcakes Dies (150072) - retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black Baker's Twine (141682) - retired
• Stampin' Up! Gold and White Baker's Twine - leftover from old Paper Pumpkin kit
• The Sassy Club Magical Pals Stamp Set
• The Sassy Club Magical Creatures Stamp Set
• The Sassy Club Magic Wand Stamp Set
• The Sassy Club Potterhead Stamp Set
• The Sassy Club The Baddies Stamp Set
• The Sassy Club Magical Teachers Stamp Set
• The Sassy Club Ghosty Friends Stamp Set
• Fun Stampers Journey (Spellbinders) Corrugated Cardstock
• WeRMemoryKeepers Crop-A-Dile
• Crafter's Companion Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Metallics
• Crafter's Companion Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Clear

A (Blackberry) Bliss(ful) Wedding

On Saturday I went to the wedding of a dear friend. She looked beautiful, the groom wore a velvet tuxedo jacket of deep emerald and the bridesmaids wore blackberry bliss dresses of their choosing.

I didn't know the groom was going to wear green in advance but I knew that the bridesmaids were going to wear blackberry bliss so I knew I had to incorporate that into the wedding card. I also knew that the bride loves desserts.

I was inspired by cards from Linda Cullen and Amy Koenders so I added those cards and links below for your viewing pleasure as well.

A (Blackberry) Bliss(ful) Wedding Card

Linda Cullen

Amy Koenders

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
• Stampin' Up! Blackberry Bliss Cardstock (133675)
• Stampin' Up! Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad (147092)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Ink Pad (147108)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack (147272)
• Stampin' Up! Regals Stampin' Write Markers (147155)
• Stampin' Up! Piece of Cake Stamp Set (148610)
• Stampin' Up! Cake Builder Punch (148525)
• Stampin' Up! Stitched Shapes Dies (152323)
• Stampin' Up! Bottles & Bubbles Dies (145663) - retired
• Stampin' Up! Tufted Embossing Folder (151785)
• Stampin' Up! Copper Embossing Powder (141636)
• VersaMark (102283)
• Stampin' Up! Copper Metallic Thread (141696) - retired
• Clear Wink of Stella Brush (141897)
• Stampin' Up! Pearl Basic Jewels (144219)