Two--Tone Thank You

One of the cards we made in our in-person class last month used the lovely Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper, found on the Online Exclusives page.  It makes such a pretty "statement" on this card that the card doesn't need much more to finish it off:

The leaf paper is from the paper pack.  It's mounted to a piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock, and then onto a Thick Basic White base.

What makes the paper stand out is the angled pieces of white cardstock framing the DSP.  Cut with Deckled Rectangle dies and popped up over the leafy print on Dimensionals, it highlights the lovely pattern.

The two-toned greeting (from Biggest Wish) was first stamped in Soft Sea Foam ink and then Lost Lagoon was applied with a Sponge Dauber in places.  This pulls out the two colors of the DSP.

Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impact!  

Hello Irresistible is currently available in the Online Exclusives, but only while supplies last.  Don't miss out on this beautiful paper!  

Product List

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155052]

$17.00

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161139]

$12.50

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$9.00

Deckled Rectangles Dies

[159173]

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Tinsel Gems Three Pack

[161624]

$7.50

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

A Stellar Birthday Card

 What kind of card to you send to a 21 year old?  A Stellar one of course!

My granddaughter recently turned 21and I love the designer paper that goes with the Reach for the Stars bundle, so I decided to use that for her card.  And since I made one of the platform cards, I needed something to write on - hence the "flat" card.  Let's take a look:

This hexagon platform is a little tricky to put together, but it's so worth the effort!  I made it in Basic Black, and added some of the Stargazing patterned paper around the sides, to give it a "space" feel.

Because the platform has slots to allow your pieces to stand up, I added the astronaut and space shuttle, and then fussy-cut planets from the DSP, and attached them to Window Sheet strips so they could "float" in space.  

The astronaut and space shuttle were stamped with Versamark and heat-embossed with black embossing powder, then colored with Stampin' Blends.  

And look - the platform folds flat for mailing!  

Then I needed the card:

Did you know you can cut images from DSP that are incomplete?  Those that are on the sides of the sheet - cut them and use them on the side of a card!  Like the planet here.  The stamps are from Biggest Wish, and I used the skinny Alphabet a la Mode dies for the numbers.  

Check out Reach for the Stars and the Stargazing Designer Series Paper - a fun combo for out-of-this-world crafting!  

Product List

Reach For The Stars Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161176]

$25.00

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155052]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$10.00

Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155518]

$10.00

Stargazing 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161175]

$12.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Reach For The Stars Dies

[161185]

$34.00

Alphabet à La Mode Dies

[160750]

$42.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$31.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Pretty Simple

 Maybe I should have called this 'Pretty AND Simple".  Because this card is really lovely and very easy to make.  It was one of my club cards this month, and I just love it!

Isn't that pretty?

I wanted to introduce some new colors this month, and this card features Lemon Lolly and Lemon Lime Twist.  

That simple flower was cut using the Wanted To Say dies.  It's just a perfect little accent, and adding it to a black and white card makes it stand out.

The Basic Black card base has two layers - Lemon Lolly and a retired plaid (but any black & white patterned paper would give a similar effect).  Then two layers of cardstock cut with the Radiating Stitches dies, and a simple stamp.  And that flower...

Sweet, simple and pretty perfection!

Product List

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155052]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161720]

$10.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$10.00

Wanted To Say Dies

[161594]

$39.00

Radiating Stitches Dies

[161595]

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Classic Matte Dots

[158146]

$7.00