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) 

Modern Heart

Hearts aren't just for valentine's day and the sentiment on this card is the perfect reminder. I cased Lyssa's original card that can be found here.

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Modern Heart Stamp Set (149328) retired
• Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

Supplies Used - Purple Card

• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather 8.5x11 Paper (146986)
• Stampin' Up! Purple Posy Ink (150084) retired
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Ink (147103)
• Stampin' Up! Gorgeous Grape Ink (147099)

Supplies Used - Pink Card

• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink 8.5x11 Paper (155710)
• Stampin' Up! Blushing Bride Ink (147100)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Ink (155712)
• Stampin' Up! Melon Mambo Ink (147051)

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)

Breathtaking Bouquet (Part 1)

I purchase craft supplies more than I actually use them so it took me a very long time to use this breathtaking stamp. This is a simple card to make, provided you aren't afraid of a little heat (embossing), but it packs a huge punch. I cased this card from Kylie Bertucci and you can see her original version here. I must admit, I do like my soft saffron version a bit more and must remember to use this subtle color more often.

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Breathtaking Bouquet Stamp Set (151612) retired
• Stampin' Up! Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set (142924) retired
• Stampin' Up! So Saffron 8.5x11 Paper (105118)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159276)
• Stampin' Up! Sahara Sand 8.5x11 Paper (121043)
• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad (102283)
• Stampin' Up! Basics Embossing Powder (155554) in white
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193)

Hey There Dahlia (Delilah)

Whenever I see the word Dahlia, I'm reminded of the name Delilah. So now I obviously have the Plain White T's song stuck in my head. The opening lyrics of the song are "Hey there, Delilah // What's it like in New York City? // I'm a thousand miles away // But Girl, tonight you look so pretty"

As a New Yorker, I always love when songs reference my city. But as a cardmaker, I appreciate the next line of the song even more, how sometimes I'm far away from my family and friends and just want to send a card saying I'm thinking of you.  

The original version of my card was created by my esteemed Stampin' Up! upline Mary Fish. You can find it here. 

Blueberry Bushel

Peekaboo Peach

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159276)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Silver  Baker's Twine (145569) retired
• Stampin' Up! Very Versailles Stamp Set (149275)
• Stampin' Up! Definitely Dahlia Stamp Set (139911) retired
• Stampin' Up! Rhinestones Basic Jewels (144220)

Supplies Used - Blueberry Bushel

• Stampin' Up! Blueberry Bushel 8.5x11 Paper (146968) retired
• Stampin' Up! Blueberry Bushel Ink (147138) retired
• Stampin' Up! Best Route Washi Tape (146901) retired

Supplies Used - Peekaboo Peach

• Stampin' Up! Peekaboo Peach 8.5x11 Paper (141417) retired
• Stampin' Up! Peekaboo Peach Ink (141398) retired
• Stampin' Up! Playful Palette Washi Tape (141659) retired

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

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town or Miracle On 34th Street?

I love Christmas, the movies, the music, the lights. At Christmas time, you can find me under my softest blanket on the sofa with a holiday movie on the tv or sitting on the floor, wrapping presents while singing along to all the music.

Do you have a favorite Christmas movie? I can't pick just one movie. I love the claymation Santa Claus is Coming To Town and Miracle on 34th Street (both the 1994 and 1947 versions). This card was inspired by both movies. The Santa paper I've had in my stash for ages (unforunately there was no brand listed anywhere on the paper). The sentiment is a quote from the 1947 version of Mircale on 34th Street.

Supplies Used

• Santa Paper (brand unknown): cut to 4" x 4"
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231): cut to 5.75" x 5.75"
• Stampin' Up! Real Red 8.5x11 Paper (102482): cut to 4.5" x 5"
• Stampin' Up! Rococo Rose 8.5x11 Paper (150882) retired: cut to 4" x 2"
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045): cut to 6" x 6" and 4.25" x 4.25"
• Stampin' Up! Christmas Means More Stamp Set (154730) retired
• Stampin' Up! Real Red Ink (147084)
• Stampin' Up! Shimmery Crystal Effects (150892)