You have to sing my title in your head to the tune of Copa Cabana! It's what goes through my head whenever I reach for my Coastal Cabana ink pad...which is a lot because I'm finding I am LOVING this new In Color! It's a beautiful color that is both soft and striking...yes, that is possible!!!! It reminds me of the color of the Caribbean when you're looking down at it from an airplane. And, really, who doesn't love a color that makes you sing when you use it!!!!
Waaaay back in June when I did my new catalog kick off party, this was one of my make & takes. I wanted something simple and cute that showcased one of the new in colors, and I think this card did just that! It's a super simple monochromatic card that would work for lots of different occasions just by changing out the sentiment. You could even change the color if...gasp...you aren't feeling the Coastal Cabana love like I am!
Don't forget to head on over to my online store with the shopping list to get all the supplies you need to create this card at home!
Have an inspired day!
Shopping List
Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Coastal Cabana*
Cardstock: Whisper White, Coastal Cabana*
Embellishments: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
*You could order the 2013-2015 In Color Cardstock and Ink Pad bundle and make these cards in all the new In Colors! It's a great way to get all the new In Colors...all 5 ink pads and some of each color cardstock. Priced at $36.95, it's like getting the cardstock FREE!
I can't believe that in less than a month my kiddos will be back in school! Shhhh...don't tell anyone, but I'm a little excited! The days when all 5 of my day home kids are here combined with my own 3 kids it gets a little crazy and exhausting around here!!!! I also thrive on routine and although I love the first few weeks of lazy summer days when we just do whatever, I start longing for the routine of school days by August.
Anyhoo...I'm sure you stopped in today to see some stampin, so lets get on with it, right! I'm sharing my second swap card from convention with you today. I always do 2 different swap cards at SU events for a couple reasons. First, I get bored doing lots of the same card and second, lots of times it's nice to be able to swap 2 for 2 with someone if they have 2 fabulous cards!
My card was super simple, but super fun! And, I actually had 2 versions of it...but I totally forgot to take a picture of the other version. It had the birthday hat paper on it and was done with Island Indigo rather than Raspberry Ripple.
You can see I did a layer of the DSP matted with cardstock and then embellished with some fun little banners. The stamped banner is popped up with some Stampin' Dimensionals. To get two colors on one image, I used my Stampin' Write Markers rather than an ink pad.
This card is super simple and doesn't require a whole lot of supplies. Head on over to my online store with the shopping list to order the supplies you need to create this card today! If you use the hostess code 9S2F9VJ2 and place your order before August 30, you will be entered in a draw for an embossing folder of your choice!
When the Best of Brides and Babies set came out in May, I immediately thought the bells would be perfect on a Christmas card. Here's what I came up with...
I went with untraditional Christmas colors for this one...Island Indigo and Smoky Slate. All the stamping is done on Shimmery White cardstock. Wow...it's been a REALLY long time since I pulled that cardstock out (so long that I had to check the catalog to make sure it hadn't retired!). You can't really see it in the picture, but IRL it has a pretty and subtle shimmer to it.
One set of bells is matted on Smoky Slate, embellished with some super fun mini silver brads and then popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.
First Christmas card of the year and I love it! What do you think?
Remember, the Best Of sets are released on the first of each month. For every 6 that you collect, you can choose a stamp set valued at $17.95 for free! The sets will be available until next March and you have until next April to redeem your free set(s). You can find all the info on the Best Of sets in my online store or by clicking the Best Of tab at the top of this page.
A long time ago one of the girls in my downline, Cheryl, taught me a super awesome trick for coloring butterflies...specifically the two very detailed butterflies in the Papillion Potpourri set that have coordinating punches. Ever since then, every time I need a butterfly I turn to one of those two and color them with this technique. The technique is simple and involves sponge daubers and ink before you punch. At the end of this post I have a video for you showing you how to do it!
Recently I made a really pretty butterfly card for my convention swaps...and got lots of compliments on the butterfly!
The card itself is a pretty simple one layer card. I did a little tone on tone stamping on the background of the card for a subtle look. The crumb cake layer was embossed with the Square Lattice embossing folder...still one of my favorite embossing folders...and I rubbed ink over it for a kind of burlap look. I added some luscious Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon and a few more cardstock elements before the butterfly was added.
See that chevron pattern stamped on the oval? It's the large oval from the Oh, Hello set stamped and then punched smaller. I love that chevron oval and find that I pull it out a LOT for easy small backgrounds. And, that thank you. Be still my heart...I LOVE that font! This is quite possibly my favorite thank you stamp in the entire catalog...at least for now!!!!! ;)
Let's get on with that video so you can see how to make beautifully blended butterflies for your projects!
Now, go forth and make butterflies people!!!!!
Remember, everything I used to make this card can be found in my online store. Head on over there with the shopping list (at the bottom of this post) so you can order everything you need to create this card in your stamping space.
Have an inspired day!
Shopping List
Stamp Sets: Papillion Potpourri, Oh Hello, Lots of Thanks
Hey Lisa....what's going on?!?!?! August is a busy month in Stampin' Up! world! There are new products, a new catalog, new classes and I have loads of fun ideas to share!
Today the new Holiday Happiness catalog is live! You can order all your holiday products starting today...and, let me tell you there is some FUN stuff in this catalog. Head over to my online store to get festive!
You're going to FLIP over this new product! I'm so excited to introduce Thinlits to you! These fantastic new dies cut and emboss to make flip cards easy! There are two sets to choose from and each comes with an assortment of companion dies (including words and shapes).
Circle Thinlits Item #133480 $40.95
Label Thinlits Item #133479 $40.95
And, check out this quick video to see how they work!
Love it! I can't wait for mine to come!
August 1 means there's a new Best Of stamp set! This month it's Best of Halloween and it's so fun! I can't wait for the class featuring this set in September!
And, finally, I've been adding classes! Please check out the Events Tab or my Calendar to see what I have going on! Contact me to register for any of my events....I can't wait to see you and your friends at some classes this fall!
I will be back tonight with some stamping for you. Have an inspired day!
