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This card uses a new catalog stamp set and coordinating punch: Varied Vases and Vases Builder punch.

I also used a sketch and a color challenge.

The sketch is for the Global Design Project#138 here.

And the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Challenge#687 here.

The colors to use are Calypso Coral, Peekaboo Peach, Crushed Curry and Pear Pizzazz.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Varied Vases
Papers: WW, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Crushed Curry, Peekaboo Peach
Accessories: Banner Triple Punch, Vases Builder Punch, Whisper White Solid Bakers Twine

Sympathy Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

Unfortunately I needed a sympathy card, but fortunately the Freshly Made Sketch#327, here worked perfectly!

Heartfelt Sympathy is the stamp set with some Delightful Daisy DSP.

Here' s my recipe:
Stamps: Heartfelt Sympathy
Papers: WW, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Old Olive
Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits, Stampin dimensonals

Another Valentine for Two Challenges

I'm in Valentine card mode so I made another one using two challenges.

First, the sketch is for the Global Design Project#122 here.
And second, the color challenge at Stamp Ink Paper#134 here.  The colors to use are Coral Pink and Berry. I chose Calypso Coral, Powder Pink and Berry Burst.

Labels to Love is the stamp set with some Delightful Daisy DSP.
I used the marker cap technique to add some color to the white background.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Labels to Love
Papers: WW, Calypso Coral, Powder Pink, Berry Burst, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral, Powder Pink, Berry Burst
Accessories: Everyday Label punch, Subtles Enamel Shapes, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Stampin dimensionals

Sympathy Card for Two Challenges

Unfortunately I needed a sympathy card, but fortunately I found two challenges to use for the card.

First, I used the sketch at Hand Stamped Sentiments #280 here.


And then I used the color challenge at TGIF Challenge#141 here.

The colors to use are Night of Navy, Island Indigo and Fresh Fig.

Thoughts and Prayers is the stamp set with some Delightful Daisy DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Island Indigo, Fresh Fig, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Island Indigo, Fresh Fig
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Triple Banner punch, Stampin dimensionals

Card for Two Challenges

Here's a card using two challenges-my favorite kinds to make!

First, I used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#307 here.
And second, the color challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments  #273 here. The colors to use are So Saffron, Always Artichoke and Night of Navy.

Jar of Love is the stamp set with it's coordinating Everyday Jars Framelits and a bit of some Delightful Daisy DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Jar of Love
Papers: WW, So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Night of Navy, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: White Craft
Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits, Everyday Jars Framelits, Oh My Stars embossing folder, White embossing powder, Stampin dimensionals

Happy 25th Anniversary!

Yesterday was our 25th Anniversary so I had to make a card! It's been an incredible journey together with a great guy and I couldn't be more fortunate for him, our three children and all our family and many friends! Here's to 25 more!

I used the Splitcoast Color Combination#653 here for this card. The colors to use are Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler and Pumpkin Pie.

Colorful Seasons and Teeny Tiny Wishes are the stamp sets with some Delightful Daisy DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Colorful Seasons and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: WW, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, White Craft
Accessories: White embossing powder, Glimmer Enamel Dots, Banner Triple punch, Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Everyday Label punch, Stampin dimensionals

Double Duty Birthday Card

This birthday card uses the Freshly Made Sketch#305 here and the Splitcoast Color Challenge#652 here. 

The colors to use are Berry Burst, Pink Pirouette and Lost Lagoon. Instead I  just used a current color, Tranquil Tide.

Confetti Celebration is the stamp set with a bit of the Delightful Daisy DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Confetti Celebration
Papers: WW, Tranquil Tide, Pink Pirouette, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Tranquil Tide, Berry Burst, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: 1/2 inch Berry Burst finely woven ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

CAS Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

This clean and simple card uses the Freshly Made Sketches#299 here.

There's no stamping but I did use the Mini Treat Big Thinlits for the greeting. Also used a bit of the Delightful Daisy DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: none
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Delightful Daisy
Inks: none
Accessories: Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight double-stitched ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Thank You Card for a Case This Sketch

This thank you uses the Case This Sketch#230 here.
Eastern Beauty is the stamp set with the coordinating Eastern Medallions Thinlits and some Delightful Daisy DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Eastern Beauty
Papers: WW, Calypso Coral, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Night of Navy and Calypso Coral
Accessories: Eastern Medallions Thinlits, 1 1/4 inch and 2 inch Circle punches, 1/4 inch Calypso Coral ombre ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

This is for the Freshly Made Sketch#296 here.
Thoughtful Banners is the stamp set with the Happy Birthday Thinlits as the main greeting.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Thoughtful Banners
Papers: WW, Tranquil Tide, Whole Lot of Lovely DSP, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Tranquil Tide
Accessories: Happy Birthday Thinlits and Stampin dimensionals

Another Double Duty Card

Here's another double duty card.
First, I used the sketch from Case This Sketch#227 here.
And second, the Inspiration Challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments#266 here.
I chose to focus on the yellow flowers and the Delightful Daisy DSP is perfect! Lots of Love is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Lots of Love
Papers: WW, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Daffodil Delight and Old Olive
Accessories: 1 inch and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, Layering Circles Framelits, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight double stitched ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Tranquil Tide Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

This card is for the Freshly Made Sketch#290 here.

I used the Delightful Daisy DSP and the pattern that shows off the new In Color-Tranquil Tide. I also used the new stamp set, Colorful Seasons and some new Tranquil Tide 1/2 inch Finely Woven ribbon.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Papers: WW, Tranquil Tide, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Tranquil Tide
Accessories: 1/2 inch Tranquil Tide Finely Woven ribbon

2017-2018 Annual Catalog Goodies!

It's here! Stampin UP!'s 2017-2018 Annual Catalog is up for sale today starting at 1pm CST.

I used a new stamp set called Colorful Seasons with new DSP called Delightful Daisy DSP.

I also made this card for two challenges.
First, the sketch is from FabFriday#113 here. And the colors are for the Global Design Project#089 here. The colors to use are Basic Black, Old Olive and Calypso Coral.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Papers: WW, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral and Old Olive
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Washi tape (from April 2017 Paper Pumpkin), Old Olive Baker's Twine, Stampin dimensionals

Perfect Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

WHEW! What a weekend! My oldest daughter graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the middle daughter finished her junior year at UW-Oshkosh and our son had his Senior Prom! And the graduate left for Europe today! Lots of wonderful celebrations kept me from stamping but that's life, and one I'm so very thankful for!

So I finally got to play today with some new DSP, Delightful Daisy and new ribbon, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight double-stitched ribbon.  Paired that with a stamp from Suite Sentiments and a Brights Enamel Shape.
I also used the Freshly Made Sketch#288 here.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Suite Sentiments
Papers: WW, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Delightful Daisy DSP
Inks: Night of Navy
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, 2 inch Circle punch, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight double-stitched ribbon, Brights Enamel Shapes, Stampin dimensionals