Dragonfly Garden from Stampin' Up!

Hi crafters,

Sometimes when I see a new stamp set I immediately know what I want to create.  This was the case when I saw the Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set and co-ordinating Dragonflies Punch.  

I started by making a card base from Crumb Cake Cardstock.  I stamped the floral image from the Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink directly onto the card base.  I stamped the dragonfly image onto Vellum using Versamark ink and then heat embossed in white.  I used the Dragonflies Punch to cut out the image.  I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue behind the body of the dragonfly so that the wings could be folded up.  I stamped and embossed the greeting in the same way onto Basic Black Cardstock, using my mini guillotine to trim it down to size.  I used Stampin' Dimensionals behind the sentiment.  

This was a super simple card to pull together.  I'm planning to try some watercolouring with this stamp set soon so stay tuned for that.  

Happy crafting, Rachel x

Product List

Dragonfly Garden Bundle (English) [156224]	Stamparatus [148187]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584]
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Versamark Pad [102283]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]
Heat Tool - Uk Plug [129054]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Entry for the Global Design Project Challenge 275 - Love

Hi crafters,

I'm delighted to enter today's card into the Global Design Project's latest challenge.  

I knew I wanted to use the new True Love Designer Series Paper and the floral images were perfect for this theme.  I paired the image with products from the Annual Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration.  

I created a card base with thick white cardstock and then cut a panel of the Blackberry Bliss Oh So Ombre DSP to the same size.  I ran the panel through the Painted Texture Embossing Folder using my Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.  I wrapped a piece of the Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon around the spine of the card, adding a knot near to the top left.  I used Purple Posy cardstock and the Stitched Nested Labels Dies to create the panel behind my floral image.  The floral image is from the True Love DSP and I coloured it using Stampin' Blends in Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleberry, Mango Melody and Old Olive.  Now that I've coloured the image once, I think my colouring would improve for next time.    Here's hoping anyway!  I ran an embossing tool over the back of the image to curve the flowers and added Stampin' Dimensionals behind to pop it off the card.  I used Purple Posy cardstock with the Well Written Dies to create the sentiment.  I cut three sentiments and stacked these up for dimension.  To finish, I placed some Champagne Rhinestone Jewels on the card.  

I would like to enter this card into the Global Design Project Theme Challenge #275 - Love.

Happy crafting, Rachel x

Product List

True Love Designer Series Paper [154281]	Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638]	Well Written Dies [151816]	Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder [154317]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230]	Purple Posy A4 Cardstock [150887]	Oh So Ombre 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155225]	Blackberry Bliss Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147932]	Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144602]
Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154888]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597]	Paper Snips [103579]	Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon [154569]	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Stampin' Up! Friends Are Like Seashells

Hi crafters,

I'm sharing three cards I made using the new Sand & Sea Suite and in particular the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder and the Seaside Seashells Dies.  The stamps, dies and embossing folder all work together to create a beautiful dimensional piece that fills an entire card front.  

I created the first card using Soft Sea Foam cardstock for the background which was stamped multiple times using the dot stamp from the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink.  I die cut the large seashell image from Misty Moonlight cardstock and then ran this through the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder.  To highlight the dimension, I covered the die cut with a layer of Whisper White Pigment Ink using a Stampin' Sponge.  This ink stays wet longer than water based inks so if you are worried about smearing, you can use a heat tool to set the ink in place.  I cut the thanks sentiment from Soft Sea Foam Cardstock four times and layered up using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  This die cut is from the Well Written Dies.  To finish I added some Clear Rhinestones for sparkle.  You could definitely leave these off for a gender neutral card.  

The second card features the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder and Seaside Spray ink.  I used the ink directly onto the inside of the folder before placing my white cardstock inside and running through my Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.  This left the detail in white and transferred the ink to the recessed areas of the impression.  I used the edge of my Paper Snips to rough up the sides of the cardstock and then added it to a white card base.  The sentiment was created by pairing part of a stamp from the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set and a die cut from the Sweet Silhouette Dies.  I cut the die from Night of Navy cardstock and Seaside Spray cardstock and layered together to create a shadow effect.  

My final card is super simple and uses the leftover ink from the previous card.  I simply ran another piece of white cardstock though the embossing folder and then cut this down to leave a larger white border on my card base.  I used fun foam to mount the panel onto the card to give even dimension when posting.  The sentiment is stamped from the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set in Seaside Spray ink and I used the Classic Label Punch to cut it out.  

Now that I've had a chance to play with these products, I can't wait to create again.  I love trying trusted favourite techniques with new products and these turned out better than I imagined.  Click on any of hte supply items below to shop yours now. 

Happy crafting,

Rachel x

Product List

Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle [156205]	Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder [154309]	Sweet Silhouettes Dies [149541]	Well Written Dies [151816]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Classic Label Punch [141491]	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230]	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228]	Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock [147012]	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086]
Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577]	Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock [150889]	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974]