Tuesday tips & tricks

Welcome to Tuesday tips & tricks here on the blog. Today’s card design showcases how to make the most out of your DSP to minimize waste and get the most value from your products.

Getting inky with the Scenic Coast suite,  Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Inspired by Nature dies, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Highland Heather inks, blender brushes. 

I had a piece of the Scenic Coast DSP where I had cut a hole for another card. Not wanting it to go to waste I used a piece of Basic White, ink from the papers color palette and blender brush and created a sunset vibe to layer behind the hole. I than cut out the lighthouse in Basic Black and used the Spotlight on Nature circle due to crate a cruise ship window vibe for the lighthouse die-cut. Stamped my sentiment and added some sequins. Perfect vibes for upcoming Father’s Day or, Retirement or Anniversary card! 

Paper scraps are also great for decorating the inside of your envelope with coordinating for the uniquely homemade details. 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love 

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Masculine Monday Vibes

Welcome to another edition of Masculine Monday vibes.

Today’s design was inspired by playing along to the following challenges:

As You See It sketch challenge #ATSI374 

The Paper Players masculine inspiration board #PP789

AAA clean and simple cards #AAA316 pick 1+1 summer beach 

Getting inky with the Scenic Coast suite and Natures Symphony stamp set for my sentiment. Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake and Basic Beige colors.

I just love this suite - the colour palette and paper is just breathtaking the camera does not due it justice. 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Love, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Feminine and Floral Friday

Welcome to Feminine and Floral Friday here on the blog. Today I am showcasing the SU Valley in Bloom suite. 

You get all these goodies in the suite!

DETAILS

Colours Palette: Basic Beige, Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Pretty Peacock

Suite collection includes one of each item listed below. 

LILY OF THE VALLEY PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET 

- 10 photopolymer stamps

LILY OF THE VALLEY DIES (10% off)

- 7 dies 

- Largest die: 2-7/8" x 3-5/16" (7.3 x 8.4 cm)

FLORAL SPRAY 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER

- 6" x 8-1/2" (15.2 x 21.6 cm)

VALLEY IN BLOOM 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER 

- 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs

- Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)

LUXE WHITE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

- 6 sheets: 2 each of 3 single-sided designs

- Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)

- Includes white foil

SHIMMERING DOTS 

- 180 adhesive-backed pieces

- 30 each of 3 colours in each size

- 4 mm, 5 mm

So many amazing designs to be made with it! 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life

 

Whimsical Wednesday

Welcome today we are doing a little Whimsical Wednesday product share on the blog and what’s more whimsical than adorable Wild Animals? 

The SU product of the month for June is the Wild Bunch stamp set. 

Look at all the wonderful design options made with this cute set. 

Which ones your favourite?

Happy Stampin’
Margaret
Live, Laugh, Love
Be Totallyawake4-life

Tip for a Tuesday

Today I am sharing the Painted Wishes card kit from Stampin’ Up!

This kit is currently on the last chance list so you can grab it at a discount which makes it even better. The kit contains is perfect for new and experienced crafters alike as it contains everything you need to create 9 cards and comes with step by step directions for new crafters while experienced crafters can think outside the box and use the contents to create their own designs. 

I personally love kits for their on the go travel option with everything you need in the box - they are great to take to work and get some creative time in on your lunch break or take to the kids extra curricula activities to keep busy while the kids are doing their thing. 

This kits colour palette is so pretty with Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat. 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Friday Scenic Coast Fun

Welcome to another edition of fun on Friday here on the blog. The spring weather fluctuations have been really hard on my body with the inflammation that weather changes seem to cause so I haven’t been in the craft room for way too long! Sometimes I push through pain because the joy I can from crafting can be a wonderful pain management tool however sometimes when the inflammation impedes my range of motion I just have to pause and listen to my body! 

Today’s product choice of the Scenic Coast Suite was inspired by the Card Concept #ttc227 mood board with the nautical vibes. Perfect excuse to play with this suite!

Getting inky with the Scenic Coast Suite and casing the artisan team design inspiration from Stampin’ Up! 

I just love this suite - almost makes you feel like you’re on the ocean!

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life

Throwback Thursday

Welcome to another edition of Throwback Thursday a chance to play with old favourites!

Getting inky with the Peaceful Garden suite and some of the Earthen Tone metallic paper. 

 

Little Christmas in April fun cause it’s never to early to start working on some Christmas cards! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life