Happy Monday! You have probably seen the Garden Impressions Suite in the catalog. So enjoy this week’s CASE the Catalog sample because it’s a variation of a card on page 128 in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.
First of all, the card in the catalog uses Soft Seafoam Cardstock as the base. I also used a layer of Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Abstract Impressions stamp set to create the second layer. Because I used the same card design, I changed up the card base to Night of Navy cardstock and because I didn’t stamp the second layer, I decided to use coordinating designs from the Garden Impressions DSP for the two layers below the layer with the sentiment.
Garden Impressions Suite Stamp Set
Due to the DSP having lots of wonderful colors, it certainly makes it great to use for a variety of card designs. Night of Navy ink was used to stamp the sentiment from the Abstract Impressions Stamp Set. Furthermore, it was cut with the next to the largest Stitched Shapes Framelits. Similarly, Mini Gold Sequin Trim and Night of Navy Medium Baker’s Twine was also added as an embellishment before attaching the sentiment with stampin’ dimensionals.
Below are measurements used for creating the card base design:
Base: cardstock 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
Designer Series Paper: first layer 4 1/4″ x 4 1/2″; second layer: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
Finally, when you are struggling to come up with a card design, remember to look through the catalog for ideas. It’s okay to use the catalog designs and is encouraged. Above all, I want to convey how easy it is to take a design from the catalog. Because when you change up the paper or colors, you probably have a totally different look with the same layout.
The Color Your Season is a new promotion for the month of August. What a great way to get a sneak peek at some holiday products. These Limited-Time only products will be available through August 31st or while supplies last. Even though it has a holiday feel, the Blended Seasons stamp set is actually great to use all year round. Take a look below at the products in the Color Your Season bundle and see for yourself. Enjoy these products for the month of August.
Here is everything that is included in the promotion: ~Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season! ~Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images! ~Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
Color Your Season
There are so many possibilities with these products. I can’t wait to get a hold of them and start creating. Until that time, Stampin’ Up! has also put together a few ideas you can create using the new products:
Remember, you can get these all through the month while supplies last. Once the inventory has been depleted, the products will no longer be available. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Additionally, this is just the beginning of our holiday release. Next month the Holiday Catalog will be live so stay tuned…..
Hi all and welcome to this week’s CASE the Catalog. The card features the Dandelion Wishes stamp set and you can see the inspiration card on page 118 in the Stampin’ Up! 2018-2019 Annual Catalog. Instead of using the Wood Textures DSP (Designer Series Paper) as shown in the catalog, I used Garden Impressions DSP as the base to stamp the dandelion flowers using Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Ink Pad. When planning your cards, be sure to look at your DSP to use as a stamping base! The Grapefruit Grove is a versatile color and blends well with many of the other Stampin’ Up! colors such as the Granny Apple Green used to compliment this card.
Dandelion Wishes
Featuring Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set and Garden Impressions DSP from Stampin’ Up!
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If you are lucky to have a friend that means the world to you, then you will definitely enjoy this card. While it was created using the “Share What You Love” Designer Series Paper, I also used the Layered Leaves Texture Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF) and Petal Pink card stock. Changing up the TIEF is always an option.
We’re All Lucky to Have a Friend
It’s such a great card that is quick & easy, hence, you can create a number of them to have on hand for friends and family for when the situation presents itself. There are a number of other colors you could use for the card stock on the top of the card. That is just one way you can change up the card. Other sentiments would probably work as well too. Another great idea is to keep the template or parts of the card cut in different colors. Therefore, just grab and go when you are in need of a card with any of the sentiments you pre-designed. You’ll find instructions for this card in the Tutorial page.
Friend Like You Card
The paper is one of my favorites with it’s soft colors. Remember, while this is a beautiful choice, there are also even more designs to choose from in the Designer Series Paper pack. Not all of the choices in the pack are floral so it gives you some other color options. Seems like everyone should be lucky to have a friend in their life and so it should be celebrated. Above all, cherish the ones we love. It fills me with joy to create cards for my friends and family to spread joy with what I love to do. You can pick up the Share What You Love Designer Series Paper from my online store.
I love sharing all kinds of stamping and coloring techniques. Watercoloring is so much more than just water and ink. Stampin’ Up! has a few different options for watercoloring, so whichever one you use, you can’t go wrong. Today I want to share the No Line Watercoloring technique with you. It really gives watercolor a whole new look due to the “lack” of lines. Natalie does a great job of taking you through the process of this technique.
No Line Watercoloring Technique Video
The technique is a lot of fun and with a variety of stamps, you can experiment. See what works for you and how comfortable you are with the technique it self because it can make all the difference in the world to a crafter. Some people may prefer to work the darker lines because they appreciate the direction and vibrance of an image. Therefore, Stampin’ Blends or pencils can be used which are also more vibrant. It’s really a personal preference. I’m happy to answer any questions on the technique.
One of my favorite bundles in the current Stampin’ Up! Catalog is the Animal Outing Stamp Set with coordinating Animal Friends Thinlits Dies. It’s such a fun set and with the various sentiments can be used for a variety of card themes. The dies are great…not only do they coordinate with the stamp set but also can be used to cut some of the animals from the Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper (DSP). The card below is a 4″ x 4″ card and the kangaroo was cut from the Animal Expedition DSP using the matching thinlit (yay! no fussy cutting). I used various hearts from the Frames Elements to embellish the card and the leaves circle to highlight the sentiment.
Reminder: the Buy 3, Get 1 Free promotion on select Designer Series Papers is continues until July 31st. Don’t miss out…the Animal Expedition DSP is one of the select papers. I’m definitely taking advantage of the sale to stock up on my favorite Designer Series Papers. Be sure to visit my store to pick your favorites today and be sure to stock up on your favorites! Also, check out the Project Materials listed below to purchase supplies to make your own Animal Outing projects. The bundle offers a 10% savings!
Be sure to check my blog again soon. I’ll be posting projects highlighting more of the DSP papers available in the promotion, as well as, featuring some of the new stamp sets from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.
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