(Before everyone starts asking about the cute little Curvy Keepsake box on the left, no worries -- we'll be getting to those here soon; be patient :) )
Good Morning Fellow Stampers -
Happy Friday!!! TGIF, right? I've been struggling again this week with feeling well; keep hoping I'll get over the hump if I keep taking all my vitamins and good stuff, right? It's back to the dentist this afternoon for some follow up, so I'm crossing my fingers that this will bring some closure as well to some of what has been making me feel "grumpy." :-)
Today is Paper Players [PP229] challenge time -- and I'm throwing in the Can You Case It [CYCI#54] challenge today which was a "designer's choice" challenge, which just opens up all sorts of possibilities :-)
Doggone Delightful Stampin' Design Tips:
- Layerothology. [Yes, I made up that word several months ago; I kind of like it LOL maybe Webster's will pick it up soon!!] :-) I decided today that we needed something kind of light, and bright, and springy -- and I wanted to play with the new Sale-A-Bration items that are just so fabulous!! I decided to feature The Best Day Ever and Best Year Ever suite -- including the stamp set, the paper and even the ribbon :-) [guess I should have included the buttons too -- LOL].
- This card base is cut from Whisper White cardstock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4". I then created a "double" layered look by first creating a background from the "bokeh" paper from the Best Year Ever DSP, cut 3" x 5 1/4", and backed with a piece of Coastal Cabana, cut just an 1/8" larger all the way around. This is laid to the Whisper White in the background with SNAIL. The I created a "forward focal point" using a piece of Whisper White cut 1 7/8" x 4 3/4", and backed with a piece of Calypso Coral cut just 1/8" larger all the way around.
- Best Day Ever. I really do love this cute little stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. It has some adorable images in it that you can just really play with. I stamped a little "bokeh" background in Crisp Cantaloupe with the "dots image" from the set -- Note: This is Pam Morgan's favorite image from that set -- LOL :-) [For those of you who do not know, Pam Morgan is the Vice President of Demonstrator Support at Stampin' Up! - fabulous lady!]. Technique Tip: By stamping your image, then stamping again, then stamping again, allowing the ink to "stamp off" each time, you can get the variegated and varied strength levels of the image to create that "bokeh" effect that we're seeking - darker to lighter. The cute "heart flowers" are created with the images in this same set -- green stems in Old Olive with cute little "heart" leaves also in Old Olive; and striped heart "flowers" in Calypso Coral. I then punched out hearts from more of the Best Year Ever DSP using the cute heart from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, and attached those with glue dots to add a little dimension. The ribbon is from the Best Year Ever accessory pack - luscious!
- My Silly Valentine. I brought in an adorable sentiment from the new Snuggles & Smooches photopolymer stamp set, and stamped it on my Sweetheart punched hearts in Calypso Coral.
Technique Tip: When you attach your bows, or are just struggling to get them to lie a certain way -- use your glue dots tucked right where you need them!! This little "dot" of magic will take all your anxiety and frustration away :-)
Isn't that a fun, easy and springy feeling card? Remember -- you can get a Sale-A-Bration item with each $50 worth of products you order. You don't want to miss out -- so place your orders today, and snap up these fabulous fabulous products!! They are just so much fun! :-)
As always, if you have any questions about any of my designs, or need help with anything, I'm only an email away -- contact me today! I'm here to help :) [email protected]. Looking for a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? I'd be so honored to be your choice. Drop me an email or give me a call!!
Have a fabulous Friday everyone!!
Until Next Time . . . .
The Doggone Delightful Stampin' Team
