More Party Wishes

Hi stampers!  I'm back with another project from the it's my party suite.  Have I mentioned I'm really sad this only has less than a month left????  Like yesterday, I added the little sparkle image from marquee messages because it's just so cute!  I may stamp EVERYTHING with it!

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Party wishes, marquee messages
Paper:  Whisper white, basic black
Ink:  Basic black, daffodil delight, melon mambo, mint macaron
Accessories:  It's my party washi tape, it's my party enamel dots, lots of labels framelits

I have to say this card is inspired by my dear friend Wendy!  She's a genius with cutting frames with the framelits which I never think to do, so I'm trying to take a page from her book!

Check back tomorrow for the reveal of marquee messages!  There will be a break from the party suite for at least one day ;-)

Happy stamping!

It's My Party

Hi stampers! So now that it's May, I'm trying to focus on a lot of the products that are going to be retiring soon.  I LOVE the it's my party suite out of the Occasions catalog!  Speaking of parties, I'm hosting my first ever virtual FaceBook party over on my FaceBook business page!  Like my page and  join me the week of May 16th for fun posts, inspiration and a live stamping presentation. You can check it out HERE.  I'm hoping if it goes well I can do more virtual parties and classes so if that's something you'd be interested in, please let me know!

Anyway, back to the suite!  I just love the colors and how festive all these products look!  I've been trying to play with all this stuff before it's run is over at the end of May (major sad face).  I paired it with some emboss resist today for a fun card!  And the suite also pairs well with the everyday chic washi tape (another HUGE sad face it's retiring).

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Party wishes, marquee messages
Paper:  Whisper white, it's my party DSP stack
Ink:  Basic black, mint macaron, versa mark
Accessories:  White EP, it's my party washi tape, it's my party enamel dots, handheld stapler

I also added some accents from a new set in the upcoming catalog that I LOVE and I'll be sharing later this week!  These little stars or sparkles are just perfect!  It's fun to mix new sets with old ones!

Happy stamping!

Mailable Monday...

a day late....Hi stampers!  Monday got the best of me and I'l posting a mailable card slightly late.  It happens.  BUT, I'm getting caught up on my #imbringingbirthdaysback cards and getting some belated ones in the mail plus the first part of March's!  And my hashtag stamp comes today!  I'll share that with you later this week but basically it's for the back of the envelope and SU made it special and quick and anyone can order it!  If you want in on the movement head over to my store and get yours! Shannon carved it herself and there was so much demand they mass produced it!  So cool!

Here's a quick birthday card that I've already sent off...see, I told you this moment was awesome!  I actually SENT a card ;-)  You may have seen this one already as I think the recipient shared it with her readers.  I always love when friends share my cards...I should share the ones I got (and am still getting...the late people are my spirit animals or stampers ;-)).

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Party wishes
Paper:  Whisper white
Ink:  Crushed curry, melon mambo, mint macaron
Accessories:  It's my party washi tape, deco labels frailest

Washi tape is just so fun and easy to use.  It's a great way to make visually appealing, mailable, and quick and easy cards!  You better add some to your next order!  I also hope all these birthday sets carry over to the next annual catalog!  They are just so great for this movement!

Speaking of the next catalog...I get to see it in a little over a month!  I finally signed up for the new "convention" which is in mid-April!  Look out SLC, here I come again!  That's just one of the many benefits to being a demo! You get to travel to a fabulous place and see the catalog early!  If you're interested in hearing more benefits let me know ;-)  You know I could go on and on and....

Happy stamping!

Casing and goals

Hi stampers!  So I've mentioned I have set a few stamping goals for myself in order to try to get back to the "old" me.  I'm not a huge fan of casing work, I like coming up with my own designs and ideas but when I struggle with my creativity, it can help me get my own ideas flowing.  So, when I'm stuck I'm going to try to find something.  My card today is cased although I used different items and put my own spin on it, but the idea is the same.

Another goal and one which I've mentioned, is to use more black.  I tend to shy away from black other than sentiments and outlines of images but it really can make a big impact!  Amy O'Neill recently shared a card that I just LOVED!  I need to set a goal to do more watercoloring type things and splattering!  I really wish they hadn't retired the color spritzer!  But, an aqua painter does a pretty good job and with bigger drops!  I really like how this one came out!  Thanks for the idea, Amy!

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Party wishes, sunburst sayings
Paper:  Watercolor, basic black, pool party
Ink:  Craft whisper white, pool party, blushing bride
Accessories:  It's my party washi tape, circle punch, white embossing powder, gold metallic thread, subtles candy dots

Amy's card was also what made me think about adding more black into my projects.  Thanks for the inspiration Amy!  I made a second version of this card that I'll share soon!

Happy stamping!