Borderlines Birthday

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's second card:

This design was inspired by the sketch challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches and the color challenge at Sunday Stamps.

The lines in the sketch brought this stamp set to mind, so I chose colors to coordinate with the other challenge. I used Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, and Baja Breeze for the leafy borders and Night of Navy for the sentiment and the mat layer. CAS cards are difficult for me - I really wanted to add some bling or ribbon somewhere - but I had to walk away!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Borderlines, Framed Florets

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Night of Navy Cardstock

Ink - Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Baja Breeze, Night of Navy

Tools - Stamp-a-ma-jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Rings of Love Anniversary

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the inspiration challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments, the sketch at Paper Craft Crew, and the "no black ink" challenge at TGIF Challenges.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Ringed With Nature

Paper - Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock; Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Very Vanilla Cardstock; Rings of Love DSP

Ink - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Evening Evergreen, Poppy Parade

Accessories - Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

Tools - Big Shot, Layering Circles Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Messages Die, Timber 3D Embossing Folder, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Googly Ghouls

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

I don't usually make Halloween cards but I was inspired by the challenges at Cupcake Inspirations, Double Trouble, and Try Stampin' on Tuesday. Also, a new challenge at Shopping Our Stash!

The sketch challenge made me think of googly eyes, so I rotated it and offset the stamped images to keep that effect. I dug the eyes out of my stash and added them to the mummy, the monster, and the sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted):

Stamp set - Googly Ghouls

Paper - Basic Black, Granny Apple Green, and Basic White Cardstock; Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Blends: Parakeet Party Light, Smoky Slate Light

Accessories - googly eyes (from stash)

Tools - Big Shot, Stylish Shapes Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Crystal Effects, Stampin' Dimensionals

Paradise Palms Birthday

Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

I'm entering this card in the challenge at Tic Tac Toe Challenges (diagonal from bottom left to top right) and the challenge at TGIF Challenges. I wasn't sure what the theme was but one of the other entries called it a silhouette with blended background challenge, so I'm going to run with that!

I originally started to make this card for another challenge where I'll be guest designer, but it just wasn't working out the way I'd hoped. So, I went in a little different direction and came up with this. (Stay tuned for my guest designer card on November 4!)

 Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Paradise Palms, Oceanfront, High Tide

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Soft Suede Cardstock

Ink - Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories - Nature's Twine

Tools - Big Shot, Palms Dies, Layering Circles Dies, Blending Brushes, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals 

Sympathy Bouquet

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the color challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches.

This is a pretty simple card. The bouquet was stamped in Sahara Sand with a Pale Papaya bow. I stamped the greeting on vellum with Pacific Point and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. I matched the die-cut section with the base and adhered it to the focal piece. The card base was embossed with the Subtle embossing folder. I added a few sparkle gems for some interest.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Wishing You Well, Better Together

Paper - Basic White, Pacific Point, Sahara Sand cardstock; Vellum Cardstock

Ink - Sahara Sand, Pale Papaya, Pacific Point

Accessories - Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems, Clear Embossing Powder

Tools - Big Shot, Scalloped Contours Dies, Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

You Are The Best!

 Hello and welcome back! The choir director at my church is celebrating a special birthday this week and I was asked to make a card for the group to sign. Here's the card:

I used the color challenge at As You See It for inspiration.

I wanted to make a slimline card because it has a bit more space for folks to sign it, so I pulled out my Slimline Dies. I originally thought about just using blending brushes to create the colored background behind the black chevrons, but then decided to cut that piece out of all of the colors and piece the brighter colors back in. The good news is, I now have enough parts to make 3 more cards, just with different combinations!

The chevrons alone were a little boring, so out came the Pierced Blooms Dies! I really like this color combo!

I had originally created a bow for the card front but couldn't really find a place where it fit, so since this card will be hand delivered, I figured, why not put it on the envelope? :)

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - In Bloom, Alphabest

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic Black, Mango Melody, Parakeet Party, Starry Sky Cardstock

Ink - Starry Sky, Parakeet Party, Mango Melody

Accessories - Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Parakeet Party and Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Slimline Dies, Pierced Blooms Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Painted Poppies Birthday

 Hello and welcome back! Here's my second card for today:

This design was inspired by the challenges at Freshly Made Sketches and Just Add Ink.

I created a mat with some cardstock and DSP, diecutting the oval out of the DSP before adhering it. It gives the effect of matting the other die-cut oval without adding an extra layer. I also ran the mat through with the Tasteful Textile embossing folder for some added texture. The flowers were stamped in Garden Green and colored with Stampin' Blends to match the inspiration photo. I added some bling with 3 Opal Rounds.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Painted Poppies, Happiness Abounds

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Garden Green Cardstock; Gingham Cottage DSP

Ink - Garden Green; Stampin' Blends: Flirty Flamingo Light, Highland Heather Light, Pineapple Punch Light, Sweet Sorbet Light

Accessories - Opal Rounds

Tools - Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Ovals Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Wishes

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the color challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments and the sketch challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches.

I used one of the Split Card Textures Dies to create a stencil for the corners, then used a Blending Brush with Pumpkin Pie ink. The sentiment is stamped in Starry Sky and the flowers were colored in with Pumpkin Pie and Pool Party Stampin' Write Markers. I added some Iridescent Rhinestones to the stenciled areas. I like the way they pick up whatever color they are closest to.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Happy Wishes

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Pool Party Cardstock

Ink - Starry Sky, Pumpkin Pie; Stampin' Write Markers: Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories - Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

Tools - Big Shot, Split Card Textures Dies, Blending Brushes, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Twinkle Moon Baby

 Hello and welcome back! Here's another card for today:

I rotated the sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday for this card.

When I learned this morning that a friend had given birth to a little boy overnight, I knew what I'd be doing today - making a card, naturally! This is one of my favorite sets for new baby cards. Everything is colored with Stampin' Blends and I added Wink of Stella to the moon and star - I think you can even see it in the photo!

Welcome to the world, little guy!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Moon Baby, Happy Happenings (inside sentiment)

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White, Balmy Blue, and Basic Gray Cardstock

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Whisper White Craft, Balmy Blue; Stampin' Blends: Balmy Blue Dark and Light, Crumb Cake Dark and Light, Petal Pink Light, Pineapple Punch Dark and Light, Pink Pirouette Light, Natural Tones (SU700 and SU800)

Accessories - Clear Wink of Stella

Tools - Big Shot, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

It's the Twitching Hour!

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the color challenge at the Paper Players, the sketch challenge at Try Stampin on Tuesday,  the Halloween challenge at SUO Challenges, and the challenge at Double Trouble.

I don't usually make Halloween cards but I bought a couple of stamp sets last year that were just too cute to resist! The Clever Cats set reminds me of my fur babies - I can totally imagine them squeezing into a box that's just too small!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Clever Cats

Paper - Highland Heather, Old Olive, Basic Black, Basic White, and Pumpkin Pie Cardstock; Cute Halloween DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Pumpkin Pie; Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie Dark and Light

Accessories - Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Tools - Big Shot, Stylish Shapes Dies, Banner Triple Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

A Cherry on Top

Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

The design was inspired by the challenge at Cupcake Inspirations.

No matter how hard I try, I always want to make something with a cupcake for these challenges! :) Well, no cupcake this time, but I did use a set that has a cake plate. I think I've had this set for at least 10 years.

I'm also entering this card in the challenge at Paper Craft Crew.

There's just basic stamping and layering, with some ribbon and stars added. I didn't even use my Big Shot or a punch on this card! Oh, and the Crystal Effects on the cherry and the Dazzling Details on the cake plate. It's amazing what I can find when I start digging around in my craft studio!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - A Cherry On Top

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Basic Black Cardstock; 2020-2022 In Color DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Magenta Madness

Accessories - Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Details

Tools - Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Chocolate Makes Everything Better!

Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the challenges at Retro Rubber Challenge and Sketch Saturday.

This stamp set appeared in the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, but for some reason, it has never seen ink! It's fun to try and fit the "candies" into the "box." I rotated the sketch to fit the candy box because it was bigger than I expected. And for a fun element, I die-cut a heart into the card front so that the box inside shows through. I was trying to figure out how to put that foil heart on the front so that you could open it to see the candy box, but I could never get enough edge to glue on. It's okay - this works too!

 I think my favorite thing is the "*not for actual consumption" stamp!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - More Than Chocolate

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White Cardstock; Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheet

Ink - Lovely Lipstick, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Powder Pink; Stampin' Write Marker: Early Espresso (for inside sentiment)

Accessories - Powder Pink Finely Woven Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Sweet & Sassy Framelits, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Floating Stripe Fall Leaf Bonus Card

 Hello and welcome back! Yesterday I made a card using the floating stripe technique and was left with the negative space from the die cuts. As promised, here's the card I made with that:

It's basically the same design, with the same die-cut background, just layered on a different color cardstock and with a different die-cut greeting. But for some added bling, I added a die-cut to fill the center opening using Grapefruit Grove Foil Paper from my stash. To add some interest, I ran it through the Hammered Metal embossing folder and attached a white bow.

I love the different colors that appear in this foil paper - it's almost holographic!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Amazing Year

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic Black, Crushed Curry, and Pumpkin Pie Cardstock; Grapefruit Grove Foil Paper; Window Sheet; scraps of retired DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories - Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Leaflets Framelits, Stylish Shapes Dies, Hammered Metal Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots