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Stampin' Blends on Sahara Sand

3/6/2020

Usually when I color with the Stampin' Blends, I use Whisper White or Very Vanilla cardstock, but today, I'm coloring on Sahara Sand cardstock which gives it a more rustic feel. The wonderful thing about the Stampin' Blends is that the color shows up even on the slightly carker cardstock. When you first color the image, it looks very brown, but as the alcohol evaporates, the color begins to pop. It's so much fun to watch!

Hello Wild Rose
This first card uses the To a Wild Rose and Swirly Frames stamp sets. The color combination of Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, Old Olive, and Soft Suede is soft and sweet. It's almost country looking. I stamped the "hello" on Whisper White to really make it pop. I added just a little Wink of Stella to the flower and leaves as well as some pearls for a little bling on this card.
Cardstock:

Soft Suede: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" folded in half
Petal Pink: 3 11/16" x 4 15/16"
Sahara Sand: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" plus scraps
Whisper White: scrap

Inks:

Accessories:

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends light & dark
Old Olive Stampin' Blends light & dark
Linen thread
Share What You Love Artisan Pearls (retired)
Wink of Stella
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue dots to hold the ribbon in place.
Wild Rose dies

Notes:

Don't worry if your flower looks brown when you begin to color it. As the ink dries and the alcohol evaporates, it will turn pink.
I used mini Stampin' Dimensionals under the "hello." However, these still aren't small enough and I had to cut a couple of them in half.

Poppy Happiness
My second card uses the Painted Poppies, Swirly Frames, and Sending You Thoughts stamp sets. The Sending You Thoughts stamp set is available FREE with a $50 order through the end of March as part of the Sale-A-Bration promotion.
Cardstock:

Soft Suede: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" folded in half
Poppy Parade: 3 11/16" x 4 15/16"
Sahara Sand: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" plus scraps

Inks:

Accessories:

Notes:

For the orange poppies, I colored them with light and dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends. Then, I used the light Poppy Parade Stampin' Blend and added a little red in the darker areas. I colored over the whole thing with the light Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend to blend the colors together.

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Tropical Paradise

3/3/2020

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Last Friday, I shared cards using the Friend Like You stamp set with the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper. Today, I am using the same stamp set with the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper. Both of these sets of Designer Series Paper are beautiful! And did you know that the pieces I am using are part of the special sample pack of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper available when you purchase the Stampin' Up! starter kit? This paper pack is an extra freebie during Sale-A-Bration along with an additional FREE stamp set of your choice and a mini guillotine paper cutter. All this in addition to your choice of $125 worth of product of your choice for only $99 and NO shipping fees! It is an amazing deal and there is no obligation to sell anything or place any future orders.

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Celebrating You
A simple card featuring large blocks of cardstock and patterned paper.
Cardstock:

Pretty Peacock: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" folded in half
Soft Suede: 4" x 5 1/4" & a piece cut with the 4" x 2 5/8" rectangle from the Stitched Rectangle dies
Soft Sea Foam: cut with the 3 1/4" diameter oval from the Stitched Shapes dies
Tropical Oasis DSP: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Inks:

Accessories:

Happy Day under the Palm Trees:
Layers of cardstock and strips of the Designer Series Paper help make the sentiment the focal point of this card.
Cardstock:

Real Red: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" folded in half, 4 1/16" x 5 5/16"
Tropical Oasis DSP: 2 1/2" x 4 1/16", 5 1/16" x 15/16", 3" x 3/4"
Daffodil Delight: 4 7/8" x 5/8"
Whisper White: Cut with 2 7/8" x 7/8" rectangle from the Stitched Rectangle dies and the 2 3/4" x 1 7/8" oval from the Stitched Shape dies

Ink:

Accessories:

Stitched Rectangle dies
Stitched Shapes dies
Subtle 3D embossing folder
Linen Thread
Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins
Metallic thread & Sequin combo pack (Sold Out Sale-A-Bration item)

Happy Day!
Real Red and Daffodil Delight combine in this sunny tropical card.
Cardstock:

Daffodil Delight: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" folded in half, 5 5/16" x 4 1/16"
Tropical Oasis DSP: 2 1/2" x 4 1/16"
Whisper White: 2 7/8" x 7/8" rectangle cut with the Stitched Rectangle dies.

Ink: Real Red
Accessories:

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