Creating a Landscape Using Stampin' Up! Products

Hi Crafters,

I saw the current challenge over at the Global Design Project and had a ready-made entry all set to share!  I created this card a couple of weeks ago but with all the essay deadlines, I've been a bit lax in posting!  The end of studying is in sight with only two submissions left - I really can't wait!

I combined the Flowering Desert stamp set from the Spring/Summer Catalogue and the Waterfront stamp set from the Annual Catalogue.

Unfortunately the Flowering Desert stamp set is retiring on 3 June but you can still snap it up while stocks last.  Simply head to my online store using the link on the right to get yours.  

This card is all about the stamping.  I started by brayering the background in Blueberry Bushel and Grapefruit Grove on Whisper White cardstock.  This was light enough that I could stamp the cactus in Garden Green over the top with no discoloration.  I then masked off the cactus using a Post-it Note and stamped the hills in Early Espresso and the shadows on the land in Grapefruit Grove.   I finished off with a sentiment in Blueberry Bushel.  The card base is made from Crumb Cake and I embossed the front using the Subtle embossing folder.  I added Stampin' Dimensionals to my topper to give it some lift.  

I would like to enter this card into the Global Design Project Challenge 187 - Create a Landscape.

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Flowering Desert Photopolymer Stamp Set [148700]	Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set [146386]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138]	Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad [147142]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Sponge Brayers [141714]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Pocketful of Sunshine

Hi Crafters,

I have a summery card today to welcome the warmer weather now that we are heading towards April.  Although, I think there is more snow on the way for the UK so wrap up warm and keep crafting!  

I originally designed this card for a colour challenge being hosted by the Global Design Project but I decided to enter a completely different card and actually won a Top Three spot!  I am still pinching myself!  

On to today's card and it really makes me think of Hawaii and it's glorious sunsets.  I was so lucky to visit in October 2016 and I would go back in a heartbeat.  

My card blank is made from Whisper White cardstock, layered up Basic Black and Whisper White pieces on top.  I should have used some Shimmery White cardstock for my watercolour topper but I didn't really have a plan when I started so I used more Whisper White cardstock!  I put together various stamps from the Waterfront set to create a sunset scene, some with second generation stamping in Peekaboo Peach, Bermuda Bay and Sweet Sugarplum.  I added the sun rays from the Amazing You stamp set which is one of my favourites right now.  You can still earn it for free during March with a qualifying order.  

I stamped the pocket in Archival Black in onto vellum using the Pocketful of Sunshine stamp set and then die cut with the co-ordinating framelit.  Finally I used clear embossing powder to stamp the sunglasses image before die-cutting.  I don't think the photo picks up the embossing though.  I'll add a boomerang video to my Instagram stories for you though.  Be sure to check that out later today.

There is still time to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration until the end of March and Stampin' Up! have added a bunch of great products to the selection which you can earn for free with each £45 spend.  Click the links to the right to view the 2nd Release catalogue and additional products.  Hurry - these offers expire on 31 March 2018!

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Pocketful Of Sunshine Photopolymer Bundle [145345]	Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set [146386]	Amazing You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147215]	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398]	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]	Clear Block E [118484]	Clear Block H [118490]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool - Uk Plug [129054]	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]